Job description
Location: Cannock
Start: ASAP | Contract: Full-time, Ongoing
Ready to support a motivated Year 5 team and make a lasting difference? This role is ideal for a confident, proactive Teaching Assistant who can bring structure, positivity and strong behaviour-management skills to the classroom. If you enjoy building relationships, guiding pupils, and creating calm, purposeful learning spaces-this could be the perfect fit.
Why This Role?
Full-time, ongoing opportunity
Start immediately
Join a welcoming, inclusive primary school with a committed staff team
Play a key role in supporting achievement, confidence and independence in Year 5
Responsibilities:
Provide effective in-class support for the Year 5 teacher
Lead targeted small-group interventions in core subjects
Use clear, consistent behaviour-management strategies to support positive routines
Offer academic and pastoral support tailored to individual pupil needs
Prepare engaging learning resources to enhance lessons
Help maintain a calm, focused and supportive learning environment
Encourage resilience, independence and positive choices
What we require:
Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
Enhanced DBS (support available if needed)
Right to work in the UK