St Luke’s CE Primary School New Penkridge Rd Cannock Staffordshire WS11 1HN Tel 01543 227450 E-mail: k.bridger@st-lukes-cannock.staffs.sch.uk 1-to-1 Teaching Assistant required – EYFS Fixed-Term position as a result of funding (Funding secured for Ac Yr 25 - 26) Mon,Tues,Thurs, Fri 8:30am - 12:50pm (Term time only) Mon, Wed, Thurs 1:30pm – 3:20pm (Term time only) 22 hours 50 mins per week Teaching Assistant: Grade 4 Scale Point: 5-6 £24,790 – £25,183 Pro-Rata: Approx £15,007 - £15,245 Required as soon as possible About the role: Our Governing Body is wishing to employ a Teaching Assistant to be located initially within EYFS, in support of a pupil with complex needs. Further to 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 communication, interaction and sensory needs. 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 whom work and learn within it. The dedicated and motivated team of staff work hard to maintain the 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: Hold a relevant NVQ Level 3 or above qualification Have recent and relevant experience within the primary phase Are highly motivated and enthusiastic about pupil’s learning Able to contribute to and work collaboratively as part of a team 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 and have good interpersonal and communication skills In return we can offer you: Highly committed, supportive and friendly staff Confident, hard-working and well-motivated pupils Excellent teaching resources Supportive parents Closing date for applications: Friday 19 th September 2025 Interviews scheduled shortly afterwards. 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.