Overview
1-to-1 Teaching Assistant Required – Lower Key Stage 2. Fixed-Term position as a result of funding (funding secured for Ac Yr 25 - 26).
St Luke’s CofE Primary School, Cannock, New Penkridge Rd, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 1HN.
Tel 01543 227450 | E-mail: k.bridger@st-lukes-cannock.staffs.sch.uk
About the role
Our Governing Body is wishing to employ a Teaching Assistant to be located initially within lower KS2, in support of a pupil with an identified special need. Following a recent Educational Psychologist Report, we are seeking a suitable, warm, caring individual to share the role of supporting a child who has a range of specific needs including social, emotional and cognition. The appointed individual will be supporting the learning and pastoral needs of the child and will work closely with both school staff and parents.
St Luke’s C.E.(C) Primary School is an exciting school which values those who work and learn within it. The dedicated and motivated team of staff work hard to maintain standards and provide many excellent opportunities for learning and enrichment. The successful candidate will have relevant experience of working in similar settings, supporting primary aged pupils and may have had relevant experience with such needs. We look to appoint a teaching assistant who shares our vision of providing a high quality of education within a stimulating environment and leading us further towards our goal. We are seeking candidates who:
Responsibilities
The Teaching Assistant will:
* support the learning and pastoral needs of the pupil,
* work closely with school staff and parents,
* contribute to raising standards of teaching, learning and achievement,
* be friendly, approachable, flexible, organized with good interpersonal and communication skills,
* work as part of a collaborative team,
* have relevant experience in similar settings and with primary-aged pupils,
* have a relevant NVQ Level 3 or above qualification.
Qualifications and qualities
* Hold a relevant NVQ Level 3 or above qualification
* Have recent and relevant experience within the primary phase
* Able to inspire others and lead by example
* Able to demonstrate commitment to raising standards of teaching, learning and achievement
* Friendly, approachable and flexible
* Organised with good interpersonal and communication skills
Hours, pay and contract
Mon – Thurs 8:30am – 12:30pm / 16 hours per week (Term time only). Grade 4 Scale Point: 5-6 £24,790 – £25,183. Pro-Rata: Approximately £10,518 – £10,684.
Closing date and selection
Closing date for applications: Friday 19th September 2025. Interviews scheduled shortly afterwards.
Safeguarding and recruitment
St. Luke’s CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form. All completed application forms to be returned to the school as soon as possible.
As part of the application process, this role is subject to safeguarding checks and compliance with child protection regulations.
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