St Leonard’s C.E First School & Nursery Part Time Teaching Assistant in class support for Early Years 1:1 Support/General Support Grade 2 SCP 3 Salary: £24,027 Actual Salary: £15,507 Temporary position until 21 st July 2026 27.5 hours a week, term time, plus inset days St Leonard’s First School and Nursery, Dunston, is looking for someone to join our hard-working, supportive and cohesive team. We wish to appoint a Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning in our school. We are looking to appoint an inspirational and highly effective Teaching Assistant who is committed to supporting provision to be of the highest standard. The working pattern is ideally 8:30am – 3.15 pm, although this can be discussed with the successful candidate, Monday to Friday, term time plus inset days. About the Role We are seeking a dedicated and caring Teaching Assistant to provide one-to-one support for a child with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The successful candidate will work closely with class teachers, the SENCO, and other professionals to support the child’s academic, social, and emotional development within the classroom. This is a temporary position for the period specified above; however, there is potential for the role to be extended if additional funding becomes available. We are looking for someone who: Has experience supporting children with additional medical needs (desirable but not essential) Is patient, flexible, and committed to inclusive education Works effectively as part of a team and uses initiative Is enthusiastic about helping children thrive and achieve their potential Early Years qualifications are essential for this role and a full job description is enclosed. We have strong links with St Leonard’s Church and candidates will be expected to support the Christian Distinctiveness of our school. We can offer: Wonderful children who love to learn A supportive and positive community An innovative and creative curriculu m Excellent facilities and resources Dedicated, hardworking and highly professional team of staff A supportive and committed LAC Strong community links Continual professional development working alongside Staffordshire University Academies Trust and other expert providers. Parents who value the school – see quote from our Facebook page: My son loves going to school, he has thrived since he started. The school is warm and friendly and all children are pleasant, respectful and happy and treat all other children the same. The children are like one big family and it’s all thanks to the excellent teachers who are second to none! This is a rewarding role within a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment. Please take a look at our website www.st-leonards-dunston.staffs.sch.uk to find out more information about our school. Please note that CVs are not accepted and previous applicants need not apply. Only fully completed application forms should be submitted for shortlisting to office@st-leonards-dunston.staffs.sch.uk Visits to school welcome. Please call the school office to book. Closing date: Monday 23 rd February 2026 at midday Interviews: Monday 2 nd March 2026 This 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. An enhanced disclosure and barring service check is a requirement of this post.