Teaching Assistant Christ Church Academy Christ Church Academy is a middle school in Stone that educates children aged 9-13. The Governors wish to appoint a vibrant and energetic Teaching Assistant. The ideal candidate will have experience of working with children with learning difficulties as well as youngsters who have physical disabilities/medical need or who are finding it difficult to cope with the everyday rigours of school life. Qualification desirable include NNEB, NVQ3 or City & Guilds 73202 or 7327 however candidates with other relevant experience of working with children are welcome to apply. Ofsted (2022) state the ‘pupils at Christ Church thrive’ and behaviour us good. They also state that ‘the school provides good care and support for pupils with SEND’ A willingness to provide emergency first aid cover would be beneficial for which training could be provided. We will provide : Highly motivated and engaged pupils who display good behavior for learning Excellent care and support for staff Comprehensive induction and on-going opportunities for Professional Development The normal place of work would be Christ Church Academy. This Academy is part of ‘The Key Educational Trust’ and the Trust reserves the right to deploy the successful candidate to work at any other Academy within the Trust. Visits to the Academy are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit please contact Miss W Fenton (PA to the Principal) via email at w.fenton@cca.staffs.sch.uk or phone on 01785 334900. Shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to tour the school as part of the interview process. Completed applications can be emailed to Miss Fenton via w.fenton@cca.staffs.sch.uk or posted to the Academy marked for Miss Fenton’s attention. Closing Date: Monday 2 nd February 2026 - noon Interview Date: Thursday 5 th February 2026 Additional Information This Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to a “disclosure” check under the “Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974”. Further details regarding this check and Staffordshire County Council’s employment policy will be found within the application pack. An online check of all shortlisted candidates will be carried out.