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

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/SACEPS/63344

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

Fixed Term End Date

Wed 21st Jul, 2027

Closing Date

3:00pm, Thu 9th Jul, 2026

Start Date

01-09-2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

14-07-2026

Interview Date(s) 14-07-2026

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 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

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 8.45am - 3.15pm, term time only.