Teaching Assistant

St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 0AP

3 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  19 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  16 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,583.00 - £25,583.00 Annually (FTE)

Teaching Assistant job summary

We are seeking a proactive Teaching Assistant to provide specific 1:1 support for a pupil in lower KS2, delivering emotion coaching, daily interventions in reading, writing and maths, and planning a bespoke curriculum. The role will also support our wraparound care.

The focus of this role is to help the pupil access the curriculum, manage their daily routine, and develop their independence.

Key Responsibilities

• 1:1 Support: Support a pupil accessing learning through planning and delivering a bespoke curriculum.

• Academic Support: Deliver daily 1:1 sessions in reading, writing and maths, following the teacher's planning. We use Little Wandle for phonics.

• Social & Emotional: Support the pupil’s emotional wellbeing, Elsa training desirable.

• Collaboration: Work closely with the Class Teacher and SENCO to review Personal Learning Plans (PLPs) and adapt resources to suit the child’s specific learning style.

• Wraparound Care: Provide a calm environment for our before and after provision, including basic food preparation.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is patient, resilient, and passionate about inclusive education. You should have:

• Experience working with children in KS2 and an understanding of sensory needs and potential triggers.

• Confidence in delivering Phonics sessions (knowledge of Little Wandle Phonics is desirable).

• Elsa or equivalent training or experience.

• The ability to build a strong, trusting bond with a specific child while maintaining professional boundaries.

• A team-player attitude, essential for working in a small school environment.

  The hours for this role are M-F, 7.45am - 12.45pm with an unpaid break between 8.45 - 9am. Term time only.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Andrew's Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 48 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Andrew's Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-andrew-s-church-of-england-primary-school-tamworth

School location

Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed

Find more school jobs in Staffordshire and Stoke