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Hanley Swan St Gabriel’s with St Mary’s CE Primary
Job Opportunity: Teaching Assistant
9 hours per week (9am – 12 noon, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays) Term-time only plus 8 Professional Development Days (PDDs).
We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join our highly valued support team in a happy and successful CE Primary School.
About the Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Show a commitment to the school’s vision, values and ethos.
- Have high expectations in all aspects of learning and behaviour, fostering a positive classroom environment.
- Be creative, driven and innovative in your approach, contributing to excellent classroom practice.
- Support the day-to-day running of the school in a collaborative and proactive manner.
- Work seamlessly as part of a team, ensuring consistency across all aspects of childcare and education.
- Demonstrate warmth, care and commitment, building strong and respectful relationships with students and colleagues.
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Key Responsibilities
- Assist the class teacher in ensuring the smooth running of learning activities.
- Provide individual and group support to pupils, including those with special educational needs.
- Contribute to a positive, stimulating learning environment.
- Engage in professional development through the 8 PDDs.
How to Apply
Please complete our appointment form (attached) and email it to:
office@hanleyswanps.org.uk
Closing Date: 12:00 noon, Wednesday 8th July 2026.
Interviews: Expected to take place the week commencing Monday 13th July 2026.
Benefits
The role includes: ✅ Secure pension via the Local Government Pension Scheme. ✅ Free on-site parking. ✅ Free access to Westfield Health – Healthy Extras, offering:
- 24/7 telephone access to a practising UK GP.
- 24-hour Advice & Information Line (including structured counselling support).
- Eldercare Advice.
- Discounts at hundreds of retailers, restaurants and destinations. ✅ Gym member discounts.
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Safeguarding Commitment
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people.
As part of the appointment process, the successful candidate will:
- Undergo an Enhanced Disclosure through the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).
- Have an online check conducted on shortlisted applications.
- Provide formal references, with safeguarding suitability fully investigated before interviews.
For further details, please refer to the full job description (attached).
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