Mercia Primary Academy Trust Mercia Primary Academy Trust consists of three Academies; Lark Hall Infant & Nursery, Flax Hill Junior Academy and Lakeside Primary. The Governing Body are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, talented and dedicated teaching assistant to support pupils in reaching their full potential and to provide valuable assistance to teachers across the school. This role will involve working closely with a child with additional needs and will also include lunchtime supervision. You will be joining a supportive and talented team of educators who are committed to delivering high-quality learning experiences for every child. While the post is initially based at Flax Hill Junior Academy, the successful candidate may be required to work across any of the academies within the Trust. Mercia Primary Academy Trust is proud of its strong staff retention and positive working culture. The successful candidate will: Support the delivery of engaging and effective learning experiences for pupils Demonstrate a commitment to both personal development and whole-school improvement Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills Hold high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour Work effectively as part of a team Build positive relationships with parents and the wider school community Additional Information This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure & Barring Service. Please view our policies via http://www.mpatrust.co.uk/policies/policies/ Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. Please also note that if you are shortlisted for the role, we may conduct online searches as part of our diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which may indicate you are unsuitable to work with children, and that we may want to explore with you in or after the interview process. Our schools are well regarded throughout our local community. The schools last Ofsted inspections were all graded ‘very good’ (Flax Hill Nov 21, Lark Hall Dec 21 & Lakeside Jun 22) under their current Head Teachers and leadership teams. How to apply An application form and further details can be downloaded below. Please send your completed application form, along with a covering letter, recruitment monitoring form and PEAQ directly to the Head of School, Mrs Michelle Booth. Email: deputy@flaxhill.staffs.sch.uk Job start required for: September 2025 Contract type: Part Time / 20 hours per week / Monday - Friday / Working pattern 9:00am – 1:00pm / Term Time only Contract term: Fixed term until July 2026 or earlier if the funding is removed. Closing date for applications: Monday 29 th September 2025 at 12 noon Shortlisting / Interviews: Week commencing: Monday 6 th October 2025 Telephone: 01827 215 333 Email: deputy@flaxhill.staffs.sch.uk *It is an offence to apply for a role which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you have been barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.