Teaching Assistant (Grade 2)

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

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Minimum of 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

What the school offers its staff

Further details about the role

Teaching Assistant

Fixed Term - Ends 31st August 2027

Hours: 30 hours per week, term time only + 5 TED Days (Flexible contract, 15-32 hours per week)

We are looking to appoint an experienced Teaching Assistant to join our team. As a Teaching Assistant at Holyoakes Field First School, you will work closely with teachers to support pupils’ learning and development. You will play an important role in helping children achieve their potential by providing targeted assistance both inside and outside the classroom. You will be expected to work Monday to Friday; working under the direction of the Senior Leadership Team.

Interview Date: 14th May 2026

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early should a suitable candidate be appointed.

For further information, please contact Nicky Beech on [e-mail].

All applicants are encouraged to read our Safer Recruitment Policy before applying.

https://www.bmat.co.uk/wp/download/51/policies-and-information/2899/bmat-safer-recruitment.pdf

Commitment to safeguarding

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and criminal background check via the disclosure procedures. Also as per The Department for Education Statutory guidance, in accordance with the "Keeping Children Safe in Education" legislation latest version that came into effect on 1st September 2022, shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence. Bordesley MAT is committed to the protection, safety and welfare of its pupils and staff and we aim for the highest standards in safeguarding procedures. We expect all staff and volunteers to share and promote this commitment.