Teaching Assistant

We are recruiting a Teaching Assistant role to work in a Primary School based in Lichfield. This Teaching Assistant's role is to work closely with the class teacher to support a safe, engaging and positive learning environment in a Year 4 class.

The school is looking for a candidate with experience providing small groups and 1:1 intervention for core subjects. The school use Read Write Inc, so experience with this phonics scheme would be desirable.

This role will start in the New Year (January 2026) and continue to July 2026. The working hours are 8:30-3:30. There will also be a potential option for a temp-to-perm role.

• Hold a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification.
• Good curriculum knowledge of Key Stage 2(KS2)
• Experience working in Nurseries or Primary Schools as a Teaching Assistant or LSA.
• A DBS on the update service or issued in the last 12 months.
• A minimum of 2 excellent references.
• Recent UK school experience.

• Competitive Salary – Up to £60 per day depending on experience, which equates to £11,700 per annum based on working 5 days a week for a full school year.
• Pension Contributions.
• Holiday Pay - 12.07% of your day rate is accrued into your holiday pot.
• KCSIE-compliant safeguarding and prevent duty training inclusive of modules relating to legislation, FGM and abuse.
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Regular contact throughout the registration process and once you are at work from your own dedicated consultant.

This school is accessible on public transport from areas such as Pipehill, Wall and Burntwood.

If you are a Learning Support Assistant interested in this role, please apply now or call Hannah today for more information. We look forward to hearing from you.

Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.