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Teaching AssistantEYFS

Teaching Assistant (EYFS)

The St. Mary's CofE Primary School · Rugeley · Staffordshire

Job description

Are you a nurturing, enthusiastic educator looking for a rewarding part-time role?

St Mary’s CE Primary School is seeking a dedicated Grade 3 Teaching Assistant to join the team in our EYFS Class. This is a wonderfully unique opportunity to support our mixed-age class of Nursery & Reception children within a fun, busy, and happy learning environment. The FTE salary is £25,583, the actual salary is £10,752.

You will play an integral role in supporting continuous provision, helping guide interactive play-based learning, and assisting with core foundational skills (including our phonics programme). If you are passionate about early development, enjoy variety, and want to make a meaningful impact in a supportive village school community, we want to hear from you!

What we are looking for:

  • Experience or a strong understanding of EYFS and Key Stage 1 development.

  • A positive, creative approach to supporting children 1:1, in small groups, and across continuous provision.

  • Excellent communication skills and a team-player attitude.

    This is a term time only role, working Monday - Wednesday, 8.45am - 3.15pm with an unpaid 30m break.

    Please note our term dates differ from Staffordshire, these can be found on our website.

    For a visit to the school, please contact directly on 01889 224 506 or stmarysoffice@tssmat.staffs.sch.uk

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About this school

The St. Mary's CofE Primary School

Academy converter · Primary · Ages 3–11

Outstanding
Pupils
108
Avg teacher salary
£49,148
Pupil:teacher ratio
20.1:1
Academy trust
THE STAFFORDSHIRE SCHOOLS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

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

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

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Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 3LN

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Salary
£25,583.00 Annually (Actual)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
1 October 2026
Closing date
28 October 2026

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