Grade 2 Teaching Assistant

Spire Trust Learning Partnership; Malvern; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

St Matthias CE Primary Academy in Malvern is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support pupils across Early Years to KS2. The role is part-time (27.5 hours/week) with a pro-rata salary in the TA2 pay grade (£16,876–£17,527 per annum).

You will contribute to high-quality learning experiences and safeguarding, working closely with staff to foster an inclusive environment. The successful candidate will be a good classroom practitioner with strong English and Maths skills, a desire to raise attainment

Qualifications

• Experience with children across the primary age range and knowledge of Special Educational Needs is essential.
• Be a good classroom practitioner with excellent English and Maths skills.
• Be committed to safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Be able to work effectively as part of a team and participate in training.
• Be enthusiastic, reflective and committed to raising attainment for all pupils.

Responsibilities

• Work across classes from Early Years to KS2 to provide support.
• Lead evidence-based interventions (e.g., Phonics, Maths, Reading).
• Assist with curriculum delivery and inclusive practice.
• Support safeguarding checks and DBS processes as required.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to plan and deliver activities.

Skills

Experience with primary-aged children

SEN knowledge

Excellent English and Maths skills

Teamwork

Safeguarding awareness

Good classroom practitioner

Education

Relevant qualifications

Job description

# Grade 2 Teaching AssistantEmployer: St Matthias C E Primary AcademyLocation: Malvern Link, WorcestershireContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeSalary: TA2, Points 5-6 (£26,427 - £26,847 p.a.) Pro-rataPosted: 11th November 2026Expires: 26th November 2026 12:00 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1583814Job Reference: Spire191* Share :* Print‘Our school family values us all as unique individuals and children of God.We aspire to be the best version of ourselves; believing that through the gifts Godhas given us, we can make a positive contribution, flourish and achieve together tomake a difference in our ever-changing world.’The Governing Body of St. Matthias CE Primary School in Malvern are seeking to appoint a teaching assistant to work across our classes from Early Years- KS2, with our dedicated and aspirational staff to provide support and exciting experiences for children including those with a range of additional needs. St Matthias is a school with a warm heart that is proud to serve the local community for the common good. Our staff are determined to make improvements and ensure that every child has an excellent education within a supportive environment. We are committed to continuous professional development so a passion for learning and personal improvement is essential.Experience of working with children across the primary age range and knowledge of Special Educational Needs is essential. The post may be initially in the Early Years, however skills across the Primary age range would be welcomed. The duties and responsibilities allocated to the post will be based on the skills, experience, knowledge and qualifications of the individual appointed, which will determine the salary grade. Applicants should state any particular areas of strength or expertise that they may be able to bring to the school.The successful candidate will:* Be a good classroom practitioner* Be sensitive to the needs of individual learners* Be enthusiastic and determined to make learning fun* Have some experience of leading evidence-based interventions. (For example: Phonics, Maths, Reading, Jimbo Fun, etc.)* Be passionate about good teaching and learning including Early Years curriculum and practice* Have excellent English and Maths skills* Be responsible and resourceful* Have relevant qualifications* Be committed to raising the level of achievement for all pupils, regardless of economic background or other need* Have a positive, cheerful attitude with an unconditional positive regard for our children* Be able to work effectively as part of a team* Be willing to learn and be actively involved in training and improving* Be able to reflect the Christian values of our school* Committed to safeguarding and child protection procedures.We encourage all prospective candidates to visit the school during school hours if possible. Please ring the school office to make an appointment. For further information, a detailed job description and application form please contact the school. Due to safeguarding requirements it is important that you use the school application formOur school is a place where children are known, valued and encouraged to succeed. We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who shares our values and wishes to contribute meaningfully to the life and development of our school community.Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake all relevant safeguarding checks and an enhanced DBS check.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this postFurther information relating to our school, including our policies can be found on our website St Matthias CE Primary - HomeCV’s will not be accepted.If you have provided an email address, correspondence will be sent via e-mail.Successful applicants will be contacted with an interview date. If you are successful in being short-listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date. Please ensure you check your junk/spam boxes as well as your inbox in case any correspondence has been delivered there.We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.We are a Disability Confident Employer, we have a positive approach to employing disabled people and guarantee an interview for applicants who disclose they would like to be considered under this scheme and meet the essential criteria.If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, be sure to include these on your application.This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this roleOnline SearchAn online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.For further information, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via our websitePlease ensure application forms are signed if sending via email.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of applications.Hours: 27.5 hours per week plus lunch cover 2.5 hours per week Term-time onlyGrade: TA2, Points 5-6 (£26,427 - £26,847 p.a.) Pro-rata Salary £16,876 - £17,527 p.a.Location: St Matthias Church of England Primary School, Cromwell Road, Malvern Link, Worcestershire, WR14 1NAClosing Date: Thursday 26th November 2026 @12 NoonShortlisting: TBCInterviews: TBC### AttachmentsLetter from CEOPrivacy Notice for ApplicantsThe Spire Church of England Learning TrustJob DescriptionPerson Specification### Safeguarding Statement:St Matthias C E Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.