A great opportunity at a brilliant school with very well behaved children! We need a positive and enthusiastic person to be a Teaching Assistant in Reception or Key Stage 1 and a lunchtime supervisor helping in the hall and playground. There are only 15 children in each year group. This is a great opportunity for someone with a passion for early learning! Permanent position Salary Grades : Teaching Assistant Grade 4 (points 6 - 7) Lunchtime Supervisor Grade 2 (point 4) Hours: Monday to Friday 8.45am to 1pm = 21.25 hours per week, term time only, 39 weeks a year. Pay: 8.45am to 12pm £13.47 to £13.69 per hour 12pm to 1pm £13.05 per hour Thomas Barnes Primary School is a warm, nurturing and community-driven school where every child is known, valued and supported to thrive. The school offers a caring atmosphere with high expectations, ensuring pupils feel safe, confident and motivated to succeed. Staff work closely as a dedicated team. Pupils are very well behaved. Working at a small school is very rewarding; the staff work really closely together and get on well. It can also be challenging at times because there are simply not very many of us! As a result, we are looking for someone who is helpful, friendly and flexible. Staff are proud of the school’s close connection to the local community, and its commitment to helping every child achieve their potential. It is a school where children are happy. Visits to the school to meet the headteacher, children and staff are strongly recommended, we would love to meet you! To arrange one, please contact Mrs S Plant (Bursar and Office Manager) at office@thomasbarnes.staffs.sch.uk. Find all the necessary documents attached. When completing your application form, remember to tell us about all your exciting skills and talentssell yourself! Closing date for applications: 12pm Wednesday 25th March 2026 Shortlisting: Wednesday 25th March. Candidates informed asap. Interviews will be held on Friday 17th April 2026.