Required as soon as possible. Walton Priory Middle School is seeking to recruit 3 reliable and competent Teaching Assistants (Level 1) to provide general support to the teacher in care of pupils and the management of the classroom. Salary: £25,185.00 (from 01/04/26) The posts are fixed term until 31/08/2027 Applications are welcome from people who: have experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age; are committed to raising standards and attainment for all pupils; are committed to creating an environment that nurtures and stimulates positive attitudes and independence; are prepared to be involved in all aspects of school life; are able to work collaboratively and supportively as part of our team; are willing to train as first aiders should this is required. We will offer the successful candidate a skilled and dedicated team; supportive parents pleasant and hardworking children Please see the job description for full details. The closing date for applications is Friday 20 March at 9am. Interviews will be held during the week commencing Monday 23 March. Please submit your application form to hr@waltonpriory.staffs.sch.uk We will not accept CVs and unfortunately are unable to provide feedback on applications that are not shortlisted. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974 Please note if you are shortlisted, an online search may be carried out before interview which may identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which may indicate that you are unsuitable to work with children and that we might want to explore with you at interview. Please review our Privacy Notice for the lawful basis for processing and retention. WPMS 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. Pre-employment checks include an enhanced disclosure and barring service check as a requirement of this post. Our Safeguarding Policy is available on our website, and we encourage applicants to review it before applying. Walton Priory Middle School Beacon Rise Stone ST15 0AL Email: hr@waltonpriory.staffs.sch.uk 01785 550040