Teaching Assistant Level 3; Cavendish Education Trust Junior School

Hours of work: 32.5

Working pattern:
Part-time, Term-time only

(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: 9am Thursday 17 September 2026

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.

The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.

If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.

Teaching Assistant Level 3 (TA3)

32.5 hours per week - 08.20am - 15.20 pm

Monday - Friday, Term Time Only (incl INSET days)

Single Status Grade 4 Points 9-10

Salary Range: £26,016 - £26,427 pro rata

Actual Pay: £19,742 - £20,054

Permanent

Closing date: 9am Thursday 17 September 2026

Interview date:
Monday 21 September 2026

Starting Date:
November 2026

We advise applying promptly for this post as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational Teaching Assistant who can support pupils and inspire and motivate them to be the very best that they can be. The role will include class work, small group work, intervention, developing reading and pastoral support based within a Year Group and supporting on the playground too. If you are keen to support vulnerable learners to close gaps and build the confidence of our wonderful pupils, this is an opportunity to really make a difference.

Stafford Junior School is a 3 form entry school with lovely school buildings, fantastic grounds and a great team. We are committed to developing the whole child and watching every pupil thrive and grow.

Our OFSTED inspection in July 2024 confirmed that we are a good school with outstanding personal development, recognising that ‘the school has gone from strength to strength in recent years’ -

This is an exciting time to join our wonderful school!

We are looking for

• a practitioner with high expectations of children's learning and behaviour and what they can achieve
• someone who loves reading and is committed to every pupil becoming a confident reader
• someone who is firm, fair and fun to support and empower our wonderful pupils, especially those who are vulnerable
• strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to foster good professional relationships very quickly with pupils, families and colleagues
• a positive outlook, with integrity, adaptability and resilience - and a great team player
• a teaching assistant who will genuinely care about our children and who will take time to get to know them, nurture their individual talents, and is committed to supporting them, both personally and academically

Our children deserve the very best. If you offer a warm and positive approach with the ability to motivate, challenge and inspire, Stafford could be the school for you! In return, we offer a supportive working environment, with a commitment to staff development and staff wellbeing.

Please note that we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect all those who work with us to share this commitment. This post is subject to an EnhancedDBS checkwith the Disclosure & Barring Services (previouslythe Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to  We give high priority to promoting diversity throughout the school.