Teaching Assistant - St Leonard's C of E First School and …, Stafford

Temporary position until 31st August 2027

St Leonard's CofE (C) First School, Dunston

Teaching Assistant – 1:1 Support/General Support – Grade 2 SCP 4

Salary: £25,185 (Actual: £18,619.20)

31.5 hours a week, term time, plus inset days

We are seeking a dedicated and caring Teaching Assistant to provide one-to-one support for a child with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) due to medical needs. The successful candidate will work closely with class teachers, the SENCO, and other professionals to support the child’s academic, social, and emotional development within the classroom. This is a temporary position for the period specified above; however, there is potential for the role to be extended if additional funding becomes available.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting children with additional medical needs (desirable but not essential)
• Is patient, flexible, and committed to inclusive education
• Works effectively as part of a team and uses initiative
• Is enthusiastic about helping children thrive and achieve their potential

Early Years qualifications are essential for this role.

We have strong links with St Leonard’s Church and candidates will be expected to support the Christian Distinctiveness of our school.

• Wonderful children who love to learn
• A supportive and positive community
• A hardworking, cohesive and supportive team
• An innovative and creative curriculum
• Excellent facilities and resources
• Dedicated, hardworking and highly professional team of staff
• A supportive and committed LAC
• Strong community links
• Continual professional development working alongside Staffordshire University Academies Trust and other expert providers
• Parents who value the school – see quote from our Facebook page: My son loves going to school, he has thrived since he started. The school is warm and friendly and all children are pleasant, respectful and happy and treat all other children the same. The children are like one big family and it’s all thanks to the excellent teachers who are second to none!

This is a rewarding role within a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment.

Please take a look at our website to find out more information about our school.

Please note that CVs are not accepted and previous applicants need not apply. Only fully completed application forms should be submitted for shortlisting to .

Visits to school are encouraged. Please call the school office to book.

Closing date: 9am Monday 1st June 2026

Interviews: Thursday 4th June 2026

This school 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. An enhanced disclosure and barring service check is a requirement of this post.