Teaching Assistant

TEACHING ASSISTANT

Salary: Grade 5 SCP 7-9, FTE £27,274 - £28,153 p.a., Actual Pro Rata Salary £20,699.23 - £21,366.33 p.a. Hours of work: Monday to Friday 8.10am start and 3.10pm finish, 32.5 hours per week Term Time Plus. Contract: Term Time Plus – 38 weeks per year plus 5 inset days (39 Weeks), Permanent Responsible to: SENDCo – Deputy Headteacher Start Date: As soon as possible

Information about The Friary School

The Friary School is a well-established academy, heavily over-subscribed, and nationally amongst the highest performing schools of its type. This status has very much been achieved over the last decade and our recent ungraded OFSTED Inspection Report (March 2024) stated that: *A culture of high expectations permeates throughout, and pupils rise to this high bar willingly. *Pupils achieve extremely well. *Pupils’ behaviour and conduct are excellent. *Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the school. *The school’s curriculum is highly ambitious. *Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported extremely well. *The wider development of pupils is exceptionally strong. *The school’s careers programme is rich and varied. *There is a plethora of opportunities for pupils to extend their learning beyond the classroom. *The local governing body members have a strong understanding of the school.

The school places a strong emphasis on ensuring all students - whatever or wherever their starting point -achieve well, and though our cohorts enter the school slightly above national averages ability-wise, their subsequent outcomes consistently far outstrip this.

The Friary School also proudly and proactively serves the city of Lichfield, a treasure in the heart of Staffordshire. The centre retains an unspoilt charm with many listed buildings in its historic streets. Lichfield has a rich and vibrant history as well as offering cultural and entertaining activities all year round in its safe city and local communities. Being located in the heart of the country it benefits from excellent local and national transport links.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to work under the guidance of the Class Teacher and SENCo, to provide support in the care of pupil(s) and their needs who require particular help to overcome barriers to learning, help promote positive behaviour and pupil progress. A strong team player, they will contribute to the school while supporting an inclusive environment where all pupils can achieve and thrive.

You will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK, evidence of your qualifications and suitable references.

Job Role Information

In return we can offer you:

• a commitment to continuing your professional development
• a highly supportive LGB and staff team who work hard to ensure children achieve the very best outcomes both academically and socially
• lively, happy, well-motivated children who are keen and eager to learn
• opportunities for collaboration with schools within the Primitas Learning Partnership
• an incredibly positive working environment, passionately believing that our human resources are our most important and valuable resources.
• access to free counselling services
• access to healthcare scheme
• access to free gym membership.

For further information regarding our school and Primitas Learning Partnership, please visit our website at: https://friaryschool.co.uk/vacancies/ & www.primitas.co.uk

How to apply

To apply for the post, please complete the application form and equality and monitoring form by the closing date. CVs will not be accepted.

Closing Date: Monday 16th November 2026 at 12noon.

Interview date: TBC

Our Commitment to Safeguarding Primitas Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, this post is subject to a ‘disclosure’ check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools or by visiting www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service

In addition, this post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, references and online searches.

You will also be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK and evidence of your qualifications.

A copy of the school’s Safeguarding Policy can be found on our website.