Teaching Assistant 1-1

Part time Teaching Assistant (1-1 Support)  

Hours- 15 Hours per week (Mon-Fri mornings)

Job Type- Fixed Term Contract (July 2025), Part-time (Term time only)

Salary- Grade 4 point 5- £24,790  (pro-rata- actual salary £8,727)

South East Stafford Academy Trust (SESAT) is a Multi-Academy Trust based in Stafford. SESAT is committed to working collaboratively to develop the strength of all schools across the MAT within a self-improving system.  Led by inspirational and innovative leaders, who have a clear and relentless focus on sustained school improvement, we ensure that our outstanding education continually evolves to give our children the best possible start in life. This is driven by our shared belief of providing our children with a broad and exciting curriculum, with embedded values that enables them to thrive in our ever-changing society and to develop a life-long love of learning. Currently SESAT is made up of two large and highly successful primary schools: Barnfields Primary School and Leasowes Primary School.  This has been verified by Ofsted, including the very recent inspection at Leasowes Primary School where a grading of outstanding has been achieved in all areas.  

Are you a highly motivated, enthusiastic and creative Teaching Assistant with a desire to make a difference?

Leasowes Primary School (recent Ofsted grading of “outstanding”) are looking to appoint an experienced Teaching Assistant who has previously worked with SEND pupils. An understanding of the curriculum across the age ranges in a primary school would be an advantage.

You will be responsible for supporting learning and progress, following guidance from staff. You will deliver focused provision to specifically meet the needs of the child and will work alongside existing staff.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to form positive relationships with our children and staff is essential.  

If you are committed to providing the very best outcomes for children, and have the drive to continually improve and evolve their practice and go above and beyond to impact our school- then we would love to hear from you.

Essential criteria:

• Previous experience of working with children with SEN advantageous
• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• A kind, caring and nurturing approach to the children
• A high standard of professional conduct
• The ability to work effectively under the guidance of the teacher
• The willingness to take part in all aspects of school life

In return, we can offer a supportive community of parents and Governors and delightful children who are willing to learn. It is essential that candidates wholeheartedly believe in and embrace our school values, as they form the core foundations of everything we achieve at Leasowes.

To apply for this post, download the application pack below in the ‘Available Documents’ section and return completed application forms to r.dodd@leasowes.staffs.sch.uk

SESAT 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 schools or by visiting https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service.

It is also subject to, where applicable, an overseas check on staff who have lived or worked overseas for a period of 3 months or more. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.

SESAT is committed to adhering to General Data Protection Regulations implemented in May 2018.

Closing date for applications is Friday 13^th December at 12 noon

Interviews to take place on Tuesday 17^th December

Opportunity to visit the school on Thursday 5^th December at 4pm, to confirm attendance please email r.dodd@leasowes.staffs.sch.uk