OverviewThe Governing Board of Lakeside Primary School (part of Mercia Primary Academy trust) is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring and committed member to our Lakeside Teaching Assistant team. Governors want to appoint a highly motivated practitioner who will embrace our inclusive and creative philosophy and help us further develop an environment where our vision of

Learning Together, Success Forever

can be embedded with all pupils. The successful candidate will join a dedicated and hardworking team of teachers and TAs in an innovative, creative and supportive school with the most inspirational children. The successful candidate will work under the direct instruction of teaching staff with support from the Senior Leadership team. You will provide general support to the teacher in the care of pupils and management of the classroom but also in a 1:1 capacity. The ideal candidate will also have experience of working with pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN).

ResponsibilitiesSupport to Pupils

Supervise and support students, ensuring their safety by complying with good Health and Safety practice.

Encourage students to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.

Support to Teacher

Undertake routine administrative tasks e.g. pupil record-keeping as requested.

Support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate.

Appropriate liaison with parents on general pupil matters.

Support to Curriculum

Support pupils to understand instructions in relation to the curriculum

Attend training sessions as required for Safeguarding purposes and ensure appropriate skill level is obtained to undertake the role, e.g. behaviour management strategies.

Support to School

Be aware and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, Health and Safety, security, confidentiality, data protection and report all concerns to the appropriate person

Ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.

Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school

ApplicationIf you are interested in applying for this vital position at our school, please complete the application form and return it to Mrs R. Male or Mr N. Probert (Headteacher) by email to office@lakeside.staffs.sch.uk or sbm@flaxhill.staffs.sch.uk by midday on Friday 19th September 2025.

Key dates

Closing date: Friday, 19 September 2025 (12 noon)

Interview date: Tuesday, 30 September 2025

Details

Hours of work: 30 hours per week, Mon – Fri, term time only

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £17,458 pro rata

LocationLakeside Primary School, Leyland Road, Glascote, Tamworth, B77 2SA

Tel: 01827 213990

Email: office@lakeside.staffs.sch.uk or sbm@flaxhill.staffs.sch.uk

*It is an offence to apply for a role which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you have been barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

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