Teaching Assistant (TA2) - Catshill Federation

Catshill Middle School; Catshill; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Catshill Federation is seeking a caring Teaching Assistant (TA2) to join our nurturing school community. You will work under the direction of class teachers to support pupils’ learning, wellbeing and development.

This role involves 1:1 and small group support, helping to create an enabling learning environment, promoting inclusion and safeguarding, and assisting with assessment and resource preparation. DBS checks will be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school setting is desirable but not essential if you bring the right attitude and a willingness to learn.
• Ability to build warm, positive relationships with children and communicate clearly with staff, pupils and families.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups.
• Help create a positive, enabling learning environment.
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive relationships.
• Promote inclusion and ensure equal access to learning.
• Supervise pupils to support safety and wellbeing.
• Assist with assessment, marking and record-keeping in line with policy.
• Prepare resources and support high-quality classroom provision.

Job description

Catshill Federation is looking for a caring, committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant (TA2) to join our nurturing, ambitious school community. This role is ideal for someone who loves working with young children, thrives in a team, and wants to make a meaningful difference every day.

About the Role

You will work under the direction of class teachers to support pupils’ learning, wellbeing and development. This includes:

• Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups
• Helping to create a positive, enabling learning environment
• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive relationships
• Promoting inclusion and ensuring all pupils have equal access to learning
• Supervising pupils to ensure their safety and emotional wellbeing
• Using your skills to support pupils’ physical, social and intellectual development
• Assisting with assessment, marking and record‑keeping in line with school policy
• Preparing resources and supporting high-quality classroom provision

As stated in the job description, you will "attend to pupils' personal needs… including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters" and "support learning activities as directed by the class teacher".

What We're Looking For

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Build warm, positive relationships with children
• Are patient, adaptable and proactive
• Can work effectively as part of a team
• Are committed to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing
• Communicate clearly with staff, pupils and families
• Are willing to undertake training, including first aid

Experience in a school setting is desirable but not essential if you bring the right attitude and a willingness to learn.

Why Join Catshill Federation?

• A friendly, supportive staff team
• A strong ethos centred on inclusion, kindness and aspiration
• Opportunities for further training and development within the school, through the Federation, Spire Trust and beyond.
• A chance to make a real difference in children's lives every day

Additional Responsibilities

The role includes supporting pupils outside lesson times (before/after school and lunchtimes), attending relevant meetings, and accompanying classes on trips. As outlined in the job description, you may also be asked to undertake "other duties as commensurate within the grade" to support the smooth running of the school.

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 post.

Further information relating to our school, including our policies can be found on our website Welcome to Catshill Federation - Catshill First School.

CV'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/spamboxes 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.

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 role.

Online Search

An 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.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Hours:8.45am - 3.30pm (30.25), Monday to Friday, including TED days

Grade:Scale 3, Points 5-6 - (£25,583 - £25.989 p.a.) - Actual Salary £18,371 - £19,070 p.a.

Location: Catshill Federation (Catshill Middle & First School & Nursery), Catshill, Bromsgrove

Closing Date:Monday 2nd November 2026

Interviews: TBC