TEACHING ASSISTANT TEMPORARY FOR ONE YEAR IN THE FIRST INSTANCE WITH A VIEW TO BECOMING PERMANENT Grade 3 - £25,183 (pro-rata) Actual salary £19,133 32.5 HOURS PER WEEK – TERM-TIME ONLY 8.30am – 3.30pm (30 mins lunch break) START DATE: 1 ST DECEMBER 2025 OR SOONER IF POSSIBLE We are seeking to appoint an experienced, confident, enthusiastic and hard-working Teaching Assistant to work alongside our teaching team. The successful applicant will be required to work Monday – Friday plus 5 inset days. Responsibilities will include: - Support pupils’ learning, including working with individuals, groups and whole classes under the direction of the class teacher Use specialist knowledge/experience to provide appropriate support to pupils in relation to their individual needs Leading small intervention groups Contribute to the creation of an appropriate learning environment through display and classroom organisation To contribute to the planning for and delivery of the New Curriculum To contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of pupil responses to learning activities using a range of assessment and monitoring strategies, providing evidence for assessment Within the school’s disciplinary policy, apply behaviour management strategies and techniques to manage behaviour constructively and contribute to a purposeful learning environment Use ICT effectively to support learning activities To support and maintain positive links between home and school by making parents feel welcome and develop links with other external agencies The successful applicant will need to: - be qualified to NVQ level 3 or above (or recognised equivalent qualification) experience of working to support children’s learning, gained in a relevant environment is essential work effectively within a team but also on their own initiative be flexible Application form and recruitment monitoring forms to be returned to Mrs King, School Business Manager via email: office@flashley.staffs.sch.uk by Monday 3 rd November 2025 12 noon. “This Authority/School 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 and Enhanced Disclosure Check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Closing Date: Monday 3 rd November 2025 – 12 noon Interview Date: Wednesday 5 th November 2025 or sooner if a suitable application is received.