Teaching Assistant at St Andrew's Church of England Primary School

Expired

Job Reference #

EDV/2026/SACEPS/04949

Location

Main Street, Clifton Campville, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 0AP

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£25,583.00 - £25,583.00 Annually (FTE)

Hours Per Week

22.5

Weeks Per Year

Fixed Term End Date

Fri 20th Jul, 2029

Closing Date

Midday, Fri 19th Jun, 2026

Start Date

01-09-2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

24-06-2026

Interview Date(s) 24-06-2026

About this Role

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 12.45pm - 5.15pm, term time only.

Contact Details

  Jacqui Bowman
  01827 373 266
  j.bowman@tssmat.staffs.sch.uk

St Andrew's Church of England Primary School would like all candidates to answer some screening questions before completing the application to support them with shortlisting. Here is a preview of the questions: