Teaching Assistant - Blessed William Howard Catholic High School

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Stafford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Blessed William Howard, part of Painsley Catholic Academy, seeks dynamic teaching assistants for its SEND team. This role is essential for supporting students' academic, social, and emotional development, aligning with the school's commitment to inclusivity and its strong Catholic ethos.

Benefits

Ongoing CPD for all staff

Wide range of extra-curricular activities

Career planning

Qualifications

• Understanding of EHCP plans is ideal.
• Experience working with SEND students is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the learning and development of students, particularly those with SEND.
• Work closely with teachers to provide individualized attention.

Skills

Inspiration

Determination

Passion for supporting student needs

Job description

Are you looking for a new challenge in an innovative and supportive 11-18 Catholic school? Now part of the newly expanded Painsley Catholic Academy, the largest multi-academy in the Archdiocese of Birmingham, Blessed William Howard is looking to recruit dynamic, forward-thinking and inspirational staff to join us on our journey to success. With a strong Catholic ethos that puts ‘love’ at the heart of its community, the school provides a haven where all can flourish. Situated just outside the town centre and easily accessed by train, bus or the M6, Blessed William Howard is proud of its strong community links and its beautiful grounds.

About the role:

Post 1 - 37 hours per week

Post 2 - 22 hours per week

We are looking to recruit additional teaching assistants into our expanding SEND team. You will join a department which is highly successful and very supportive. Teaching Assistants at Blessed William Howard play a vital role in supporting the learning and development of all students, with a particular focus on working with students who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Teaching Assistants work closely with teachers to ensure that students receive the individual attention and support they need to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally, in line with the school's Catholic ethos and commitment to inclusivity.

The successful candidate will:

• be inspirational – able to engage our students and create an atmosphere of enthusiasm in the classroom
• be determined to get the very best out of our students, seeing them reach their full potential
• have a genuine passion for supporting student’s needs
• ideally have an understanding of EHCP plans

Find out more on our jobs page – www.bwh.staffs.sch.uk

Closing date: Friday 4 July 2025 at 9am

Why Blessed William Howard?

• A Christian community with a caring, secure and disciplined environment.
• A wide range of extra-curricular activities and staff activities.
• High academic standards.
• A commitment to success for all.
• Ongoing CPD for all staff including a bespoke CPD programme.
• Individual career planning.

“There is a warm atmosphere and the quality of relationships between all members of the school community are a particular strength. Pupils and staff are friendly, helpful, polite and welcoming to visitors.” Diocesan Section 48 Report

Informal enquiries, further details and application forms can be accessed by requesting these from [e-mail] or via https://www.bwh.staffs.sch.uk/Jobs/. All applications should be returned FAO: Mrs S Allen. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to appropriate vetting procedures including a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB), which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process.

Blessed William Howard is proud to part of the Painsley Catholic Academy, A company limited by guarantee registered in England & Wales with company number 08146661. Registered Office Address: Station Road, Cheadle, Staffordshire ST10 1LH. Telephone: [phone] Email: [e-mail] Web: www.bwh.staffs.sch.uk