Teaching Assistant

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Job Description

We are recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to work in a primary school based in Stafford. This Teaching Assistant role will involve working closely with the class teacher to support a safe, engaging, and positive learning environment in a Reception class.

The school is looking for a candidate with experience providing small-group and 1:1 interventions in core subjects, as well as supporting Phonics interventions using the Read Write Inc. scheme.

This role will start in October 2026 and continue until February 2027. The working hours are 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. There is also the potential for a temp-to-perm position for the right candidate.

Required Skills and Experience for this Teaching Assistant Role:

  • Hold a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification.
  • Have good curriculum knowledge of Key Stage 2 (KS2).
  • Have experience working in nurseries or primary schools as a Teaching Assistant or LSA.
  • Have a DBS registered on the Update Service or one that was issued within the last 12 months.
  • Be able to provide a minimum of two excellent references.
  • Have recent UK school-based experience.

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 is accrued into your holiday pot.
  • KCSIE-compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty training, including modules relating to legislation, FGM, and abuse awareness.
  • Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
  • Regular contact throughout the registration process and while you are working, from your own dedicated consultant.

This school is accessible by public transport from areas such as Brocton, Coppenhall, and Penkridge.

If you are a Teaching Assistant interested in this role, please apply now or call Hannah today for more information. We look forward to hearing from you.

Legal
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.