EYFS 1:1 Teaching Assistant

£10,207 per annum 17 hours per week:
9am - 1pm - Monday and Wednesday,
9am - 12pm - Tuesday, Thursday & Friday Term Time + Training Days
To commence as soon as possible Temporary until Friday 17th July 2026

Due to funding Due to additional funding, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to work with a Reception pupil, who has been identified as having additional needs, requiring targeted support. You will play a vital role in helping this pupil access the curriculum, develop confidence and achieve their full potential. The successful candidate will have some understanding of supporting children with additional needs and be able to work closely with classroom teachers to provide tailored interventions and personalised support. Our school prides itself on providing an inclusive, supportive environment where every child can thrive academically, socially and emotionally. If you are passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and enjoy working as part of a committed, professional team, then this could be the role for you!

We can offer:

• A happy academy with a committed team;  An academy with outstanding academic achievement;

• Supportive staff;

• A warm and welcoming atmosphere;

• Enthusiastic, well-motivated children who love learning;

• A school with exceptional standards of behaviour;

• Supportive parents and local Governing Board;  Excellent professional development opportunities

The successful candidate will:

• Be willing to contribute to the academy’s success and work hard to achieve this.  Set high standards for themselves and others.

• Work successfully in partnership with parents and our community.

• Be committed to promoting the outstanding values of our academy.

• Be a team player with good interpersonal skills.

• To show initiative, and to be resourceful in a busy environment.

• Be energetic, enthusiastic and caring.

• Be able to show excellent organisational and communication skills with both children and colleagues.

• Be prepared to train as a First Aider.

HOW TO APPLY

Application Documents Full information, and all supporting documents for this vacancy can be found on the Academy’s and Trust’s vacancy page by following the links below: https://www.willows-lichfield.com/vacancies

Applying for this Role Visits to the academy are welcomed and can be arranged by telephoning the academy office (01543 421830) or emailing Lindsey Moran at bursar@willows.staffs.sch.uk

Scheduled visit times are as follows:

• Thursday 26th March at 4pm

• Friday 27th March at 11am

• Friday 27th March at 2pm

• Monday 13th April at 11am

• Monday 13th April at 4pm

A fully completed application form and a recruiting and monitoring form should be emailed to Lindsey Moran at bursar@willows.staffs.sch.uk by 3pm on Tuesday 14th April 2026

Closing date: Tuesday 14th April 2026 at 3pm

Candidates shortlisted for interview will be notified by: 4pm on Wednesday 15th April 2026 Interviews will take place: Thursday 16th April 2026 or Friday 17th April 2026