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
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
The St. Mary's CofE Primary School
Academy converter · Primary · Ages 3–11
- 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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Location
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Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 3LN
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- Salary
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- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Part time
- Posted
- 1 October 2026
- Closing date
- 28 October 2026
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