St Michael's CofE (A) First School, Penkridge
Level 2 Teaching Assistant
Fixed term until July 2027
£13.26 per hour (Pay award pending)
19.5 hours per week over 3 or 4 days
43.89 weeks per year.
Required for: October 2026
St Michael’s CE(A) First School sits at the heart of the village of Penkridge benefiting from a close relationship with the church and wider community. We have happy, polite and motivated pupils who make coming to school each day a pleasure.
We are looking for a part-time teaching assistant to add capacity to our staff team. This is an exciting and varied role in which the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with children across key stage 1 and 2. The post will involve supporting groups and individuals both in class and as part of small group intervention.
This is a fixed term post until July 2027 in the first instance. Budget review March 2027 will inform any extension.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience working in a school setting delivering intervention and small group support
- Is flexible, organised and able to manage their time effectively
- Has good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively to adults and children
- Is committed to promoting our Christian values
In return we can offer:
- Relevant training related to the post
- The opportunity to work as part of our friendly staff team
- The opportunity to work with our wonderful pupils as part of the St Michael’s family
Closing date for applications Monday 3rd August 2026
For more information, please contact Theresa Connolly on 01785712344 or via email at office@st-michaels-penkridge.staffs.sch.uk
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from the Disclosure and Barring Service at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-andbarring-service.
To comply with Asylum and Immigration legislation you will be required (if appointed) to provide one or more documents from the Immigration Act 2006 - List A and B. You must provide proof of current and valid permission to be in the United Kingdom and valid permission to do the type of work offered. Further information is available at www.gov.uk/government/publications/acceptable-right-to-work-documents-an-employers-guide.
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