Teaching Assistant
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Grade 4 - (SCP 13 - 16) - £25,186 - £25,989 FTE |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Cannock, WS11 5JR |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 8 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 16 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Are you passionate about supporting young learners and helping them thrive in their early educational journey? Do you have a strong background in delivering Read Write including phonics and experience working with Key Stage 1 pupils? We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team at Redhill Primary School, a vibrant primary school committed to nurturing confident, curious, and capable learners. Key Responsibilities: Deliver high-quality Read Write Inc. phonics sessions in small groups and one-to-one settings. Provide tailored support to KS1 children, helping to raise attainment in reading, writing, and early numeracy. Work collaboratively with class teachers to create an inclusive and engaging learning environment. Assist in tracking pupil progress and adapting support strategies accordingly. Foster a positive, nurturing atmosphere that promotes resilience and a love of learning. We’re looking for someone who: Has a proven track record of delivering Read Write Inc. phonics effectively. Brings experience supporting KS1 children, especially those with varying learning needs. Is a team player with excellent communication and organisational skills. Is proactive, patient, and passionate about making a difference. Redhill is a newly built one form entry primary school on the edge of Cannock Chase in Staffordshire and has acculture of ambition, high expectation and aspiration academically and in social behaviours of both staff and students. Redhill is a cooperative school which has values and an inclusive culture woven throughout its curriculum and daily routines. This culture embraces safeguarding, personal development and welfare along with an engagement and commitment from all the school staff to do the very best it can for individuals. All candidates are required to provide a supporting statement on the formal application forms which states clearly your reasons for applying, skills and experience for this position. At
Shaw Education Trust, we believe every role has the power to transform a life.
Whether you’re supporting behind the scenes, inspiring in the classroom, or
leading with vision, you will be part of something truly meaningful. Our
values—opportunity, integrity, community, and equity—guide everything we
do. Our vision is “Opening doors to the world through the power of
learning.” We bring this to life through our mission: working
together to inspire communities where every school is valued, every voice
matters, and every learner thrives. We
are a dynamic and growing family of primary, secondary, and special schools,
proudly serving communities from Birmingham to Bury. Our
people are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to their development
through high-quality training, apprenticeships, talent development programmes,
and research opportunities, we empower our staff to thrive as skilled,
confident professionals. We champion wellbeing, value every voice,
and foster a culture where you feel supported, motivated, and inspired to make
a real difference. You
will join a collaborative network of schools where shared expertise and a
strong professional community drive success. Every academy within our Trust has
an equal voice, and every colleague plays a vital role in shaping tailored
learning experiences that raise aspirations and build brighter futures. If
you have the passion, dedication, and drive to help shape lives and create
futures filled with promise, we would love you to join our team. Together,
let’s make the remarkable happen.
We believe every child has the potential to be extraordinary. Every
child deserves an exceptional primary education. At
Shaw Education Trust, we believe the primary years are where confidence grows,
curiosity begins and a lifelong love of learning is nurtured. Across our family
of primary schools, we are committed to creating welcoming,
inclusive environments where every child is known, valued and encouraged to
achieve their very best. Our
curriculum is designed to inspire children to become confident readers,
effective communicators, curious learners and resilient young people. From the
earliest stages of education through to the transition into secondary school,
we provide engaging learning experiences that help every child develop the
knowledge, skills and confidence they need to thrive. Through our Trust-wide
Digital Strategy, we also embrace technology to enrich teaching and learning,
preparing pupils for an increasingly digital future. We
know that every child is unique, that's why inclusion sits at the heart of
everything we do. Through high expectations, thoughtful support and a genuine
sense of belonging, we create opportunities for every pupil to succeed,
whatever their starting point or individual needs. Alongside
academic achievement, we place great importance on personal development. We
want our pupils to leave our schools with confidence, resilience, creativity
and strong character. A wide range of enrichment opportunities and memorable
experiences help children discover new interests, build aspirations and develop
the skills they need for life beyond the classroom. As
part of Shaw Education Trust, you will join a community of schools that values
collaboration, professional growth and continuous improvement. While each of
our primary schools has its own unique character, we are united by a shared
purpose, providing the very best education for every child and creating
places where both pupils and colleagues can flourish. Shaw
Education Trust offer the following employee benefits with your Teaching or
Support Staff employment:
An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support
Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff)
Support Staff only based on working full time,
all year - Generous holiday entitlement from your first day of
employment (37 days holiday rising to 39 days after 5 years’
service including Bank Holidays)
Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Enjoy
health services designed to support your well-being.
Free DiscountForTeachers Scheme for all staff (Support
and Teaching), Exclusive discounts to save money with a wide selection of
discounts and exclusive offers from hundreds of the biggest brands.
Free Eye Tests
Cycle to work scheme
Access to our Institute of
Education and fantastic opportunities to help you grow, contribute and
flourish in your role and in the Trust.
We
know our people are the key to our success and so we’re committed to
ensuring the employment experience at Shaw Education Trust is a rewarding
one. Colleagues
within the Trust benefit from: Access to a full range of courses both
in-house and professionally accredited. These courses include a variety of the
National Professional Qualifications and the Early Carer Teacher Programme
delivered by Shaw Education Trust as a delivery partner for Ambition
Institute. Experienced
leadership and subject-specific support. Guidance
from former HMIs and serving Ofsted Inspectors within the Trust. Access
to the Trust’s Institute of Education and SCITT. Opportunities
to work with different schools within the Trust as a Professional Advocate. Participating
in peer reviews. Access
to a suite of online courses.Placement
projects within our family of schools.Actual Salary: £19,283 - £19,898
Working hours: 32.5 hours – 38 weeks plus 5 Inset days – 39 weeks
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