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Teaching Assistant

Extended School Teaching Assistant

St Leonard's Primary School · Stafford · Staffordshire

Job description

Grade 3 SCP 5

10 hours per week, term time only plus five INSET days.

Pro Rata approximately£5,974(subject to the National Joint Council (NJC) pay award from April 2026, pending agreement).

Fixed term contract, until 31stAugust 2027with the potential to become permanent.

Required as soon as possible.

5 days per week 3.30pm - 5.30pm

St. Leonard’s Primary School is offering the opportunity for an energetic, enthusiastic and passionate teaching assistant with a positive work ethic to support our popular after school provision.

St. Leonard’s Primary School is a popular, growing school that currently hasover240 children on roll and a Governor run Nursery. The post will provide the successful candidate an opportunity to be part of our growth story in the next chapter of St Leonard’s journey and development.

We are a very hardworking and committed team of professionals who strive for excellence within our practice. Our team works together to provide a welcoming, safe and successful school with creative, motivated and happy learners at the heart of it.

The successful candidate will:

  • Hold a relevant NVQ Level 3 or above qualification, suitable for EYFS.
  • Have recent and relevant experiences within a primary school setting.
  • Be able to work effectively, flexibly and supportively as part of a team.
  • Be energetic, enthusiastic and passionate about working with children and in our school.
  • Have high expectations of their conduct and act as a role model, leading by example.
  • Be prepared to participate in all aspects of St. Leonard’s school life.

About this school

St Leonard's Primary School

Community school · Primary · Ages 3–11

Not rated
Pupils
217
Avg teacher salary
£44,046
Pupil:teacher ratio
22:1

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Location

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Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 3TW