Teaching Assistant

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Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to join a Primary School in Rugeley. This role will involve supporting a Reception class, working closely alongside the class teacher to help maintain a safe, engaging and positive learning environment.

The successful candidate will have experience delivering small group work and 1:1 interventions across core subjects. Experience with the Read Write Inc phonics scheme would be advantageous, as this is used within the school.

This position is due to start in April 2026 and will continue until July 2026. Working hours are 8:30am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday. There is also the potential for this role to become permanent.
 

Required Skills and Experience:

  • Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

  • Strong knowledge of Early Year Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum

  • Previous experience working in a Nursery or Primary School as a Teaching Assistant or LSA

  • Recent UK school experience

  • A DBS registered on the update service or issued within the last 12 months

  • A minimum of two excellent references
     

Working for Flourish Education as a Teaching Assistant (LSA), you will receive:

  • Competitive salary of up to £100 per day, depending on experience 

  • Pension contributions

  • Holiday pay – 12.07% of your daily rate accrued

  • KCSIE-compliant safeguarding and Prevent duty training, including modules on legislation, FGM and abuse

  • Ongoing support throughout the registration process and while in placement from your dedicated consultant
     

The school is easily accessible via public transport from Brereton, Etchinghill and Slitting Mill. 

If you are a Teaching Assistant interested in this opportunity, please apply now or contact Hannah for further information. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.

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