Job Description

1:1 TA and additional needs lunchtime supervisor

8.30am-3:30pm Monday-Friday (32.5 hours per week) with a 30 minute lunch break

Salary

TA: Level 2 SCP 2-4 - Pro Rata FTE 22,366 - 23,114.

This post will be Term Time only and a full time equivalent of 37 hours working week.

Contract:

This is a fixed term contract until August 2026 initially with a view to be extended. This post is dependent on EHCP funding being received by the school.

Start Date

: 1st September 2025

Churchfield CE Primary Academy

Sandy Lane, Rugeley, WS15 2LB

Churchfield CE Primary Academy (part of St Chad's Academies Trust) is recruiting a caring and empathetic teaching assistant with experience of working with primary aged children. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in being able to effectively work with children within a primary setting and demonstrate effective ways of working with pupils to raise their attainment and consistently increase their enthusiasm for learning.

We are looking for a teaching assistant who is:

Highly motivated to work in a school environment

Confident interacting with a wide range of personalities

Able to work independently and confidently with children and young people of all ages

Able to use their initiative and take on additional responsibilities as and when necessary

A personable and caring individual who is committed to providing excellence to children in their care.

We offer:

Motivated, enthusiastic children with outstanding behaviour, who are eager to contribute, learn and are highly proud of their academy communities that live out their Christian values.

Professional and dedicated colleagues

A thorough and robust induction programme

A welcoming environment

Opportunities for training and professional development

Supportive parents and Governors

An academy with a clear vision for the future.

The role will initially be based in our Year 5/6 class and will involve support of pupils with EHCPs, small group work and general classroom support as well as potentially covering the class for PPA.

We welcome and encourage informal visits, so if you are interested in joining us please contact our school office on 01889 224250 to arrange an appointment. For further information and an application pack please contact the school.

Closing date for application:

Thursday 26th June 2025 at 12pm

.

Short listing will take place shortly after.

Interviews will be held on

Friday 4th July .

The academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/ vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure check along with other relevant pre-employment checks.

St Chad's Academies Trust is committed and working towards equal opportunity in employment.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 22,366.00-23,114.00 per year

Benefits:

Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 26/06/2025
Expected start date: 01/09/2025