Primary Teaching Assistant — Fixed Term, 30h/Week

Teaching Vacancies; Redditch; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Holyoakes Field First School is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to join our team and support pupils’ learning and development. You will work closely with teachers to provide targeted assistance inside and outside the classroom.

The role is fixed term to 31 August 2027, 30 hours per week during term time plus 5 TED days, with a flexible contract (15-32 hours per week). You will be expected to work Monday to Friday under the direction of the Senior Leadership Team, upholding safeguarding

Qualifications

• Minimum GCSE-level education
• At least one year of experience working within an educational setting
• Knowledge and/or practical experience of the primary school curriculum, including EYFS
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team
• Demonstrated patience and empathy when supporting students
• Strong commitment to professionalism, confidentiality, and safeguarding

Responsibilities

• Support pupils' learning and development closely with teachers
• Provide targeted assistance inside and outside the classroom
• Work Monday to Friday under the direction of the Senior Leadership Team

Skills

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Patience & empathy

Professionalism

Safeguarding

Education

GCSE-level education

Job description

Holyoakes Field First School is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to join our team and support pupils’ learning and development. You will work closely with teachers to provide targeted assistance inside and outside the classroom.

The role is fixed term to 31 August 2027, 30 hours per week during term time plus 5 TED days, with a flexible contract (15-32 hours per week). You will be expected to work Monday to Friday under the direction of the Senior Leadership Team, upholding safeguarding