Teaching Assistant
St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 4BT10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
23 June 2025 at 9am
Date listed
11 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: 27.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday. Term-time only plus inset days.
Contract type
- Fixed term - Until 20.07.2026
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,027
Actual salary
- £15,428.69
Pay scale
- Support Staff Grade 2
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will support classroom instruction, facilitate learning activities, and assist with the overall educational experience of our pupils. You will work closely with teachers to help meet the diverse needs of our children and contribute positively to their development.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience working with children in an educational or childcare setting (desirable)
- Demonstrates patience, empathy, and enthusiasm for working with young learners
- Is a good communicator and team player
- Shows initiative and flexibility in supporting the school’s needs
- Has a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
- Is supportive of the Catholic ethos of our school (welcoming applications from all backgrounds)
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Key Responsibilities
- Support teachers in delivering high-quality lessons and activities
- Assist pupils individually or in small groups to reinforce learning
- Help create a positive, inclusive, and safe classroom environment
- Support pupils with additional needs, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
- Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff
- Assist with classroom management and organisation of resources
- Participate in school events and activities as required
What the school offers its staff
Why join us?
- A warm and welcoming school environment
- Supportive colleagues and leadership team
- Opportunities for professional development
- A strong sense of community and shared values
If you are passionate about making a difference in children’s lives and believe you have the skills and experience we are looking for, we would love to hear from you. Closing date for applications 9am, Monday 23rd June 2025.
Informal enquiries and further details can be obtained from Mrs Maggie Kelsey, MAC HR Officer via email mke@painsley.staffs.sch.uk. All completed applications should be returned to Mrs Kelsey.
For further information about St Austin’s, please visit the school website www.st-austins.org.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose all criminal convictions. Further details regarding this check are available by visiting www.gov.uk/dbs. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to mke@painsley.staffs.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 201 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery website
- Email address
- mke@painsley.staffs.sch.uk
St Austin's is a hidden oasis in the centre of Stafford town, with beautiful grounds and great facilities.
For further information about St Austin's please visit www.st-austins.org.uk
St Austin's Catholic Primary School is a proud member of The Painsley Catholic Academy, a company limited by guarantee registered in England & Wales with company number 08146661. Registered Office Address: Station Road, Staffordshire ST10 1LH. Telephone: 01538 493777
Arranging a visit to St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email mke@painsley.staffs.sch.uk.
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