Maternity Cover Teaching Assistant

WMJobs; Droitwich Spa; On-site; GBP 16,337 - 16,596; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Dedicated team

Supportive school community

Job summary

Tibberton CofE First School is seeking a motivated Teaching Assistant to join during the Autumn term on a full-time maternity cover. The role focuses on supporting Early years and Year One students within a friendly, church-school environment.

You will work as part of a team, helping children develop socially, emotionally and academically, and you may undertake relevant training. The school values dedication, energy and a collaborative approach to learning and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting primary-aged children.
• Interest in working with children with specific needs.
• Ability to work in a team and support development.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training.
• Support the Christian ethos as a church school.

Responsibilities

• Provide class-based support in the Early years and Year One classroom.
• Assist with social, emotional and academic development of pupils.
• Maintain high expectations for children’s progress and achievement.
• Be flexible, forward thinking, and energetic in delivery of lessons.

Skills

Child support experience

Teamwork skills

Creativity in learning

Job description

Tibberton CofE First School

Job Vacancy at Tibberton CE First School

Teaching Assistant : Autumn Term start

Maternity cover : Full Time temporary contract

We are looking to recruit a happy, reliable and capable individual to join our friendly team.

This is predominantly to be class based support for the children in our Early years and Year One classroom.

If you can work in a team, support children in their social, emotional and academic development and have a passion for teaching and learning, then this may be the ideal opportunity for you.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience of supporting children within the primary age range/school setting;
• Have experience/interest in working with children with specific and/or complex needs;
• Have high expectations for our children’s progress and overall achievement;
• Take an imaginative and creative approach to curriculum learning that captures the children’s interest;
• Be flexible, forward thinking, innovative and highly energetic;
• Have an understanding of how children learn, including social/emotional development;
• Have a passion for quality teaching and learning, enabling the best outcomes for our children;
• Be able to work well as part of our whole school team, school federation and the school community;
• Be willing to undertake relevant training
• Support our Christian ethos as a church school

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to work alongside a dedicated, friendly and committed team of staff
• Children who are enthusiastic, well behaved and eager to learn
• A supportive school community of staff, parents and Governors where everyone is valued
• A commitment to your professional development

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, as well as convictions. The County Council has a commitment to safeguarding service users in our care.

Equality & Diversity: We are committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Full-time and temporary contract: 5 days per week

8:45am-3:15pm (5.5hr per day: 27.5 per week)

Salary: TA2/SCP 5-6, £16,337:£16,596 per annum

Application Closing Date: 15th September 2026

Anticipated Interview Date: 24th September 2026

Attached documents

• Teaching Assistant Press Advert 26 (003).pdf

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