1:1 Teaching Assistant

Holyoakes Field First School, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 6HF

5 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  28 April 2025

• Closing date

  5 February 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  24 January 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time: 30 hours per week Monday - Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: TA2 (TA3 once Braille trained)

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Qualifications in English and Mathematics to at least GCSE A* - C or equivalent.
• Well organised
• Knowledge and/or experience of the first/primary school curriculum including the EYFS.

What the school offers its staff

• Staff wellbeing package
• Employee Assistance Package
• Bike to Work Scheme · Kiddi Vouchers

Further details about the role

Teaching Assistant

We are seeking to appoint a committed, experienced and highly motivated Teaching Assistant with excellent interpersonal skills. This is an exciting opportunity to join our school supporting a vision impaired child in class in a mainstream setting, as a Grade 2 Teaching Assistant. The successful applicant will work 30hours, term time only.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake the duties of a Teaching Assistant, supporting a child with a vision impairment within the mainstream school. They will work with teachers to support the learning, educational progress and inclusion of the pupil, with the aim of narrowing any attainment gap they have with their peers. The Teaching Assistant will give assistance to the pupil so that they can access the curriculum, participate in learning, experience a sense of achievement and develop independence in learning and all other aspects of school life. They will modify and prepare resources for classroom use.

Previous experience working with children is essential, preferably in a school environment. A commitment to equal opportunities, flexibility and strong IT skills are also essential. A Braille qualification and experience is desirable, though would be essential to fulfil the requirements of the Grade 3 post. Training would be provided to the successful applicant.

At Holyoakes Field First School you would be part of:

• A rich, diverse school community, full of amazing young children.
• A positive, enthusiastic and supportive staff team, committed to achieving the very best outcomes for all pupils
• An inclusive school community that is ambitious and forward looking
• A working environment which promotes the well-being of all its staff and children

The successful candidate will be expected to work Monday to Friday working under the direction of the Senior Leadership Team. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants. If you feel you have the necessary skills and qualities, then please do apply as we will be delighted to receive your application form. Please complete the TES application process to make your application.

Closing date - 12 noon on Wednesday 5th February 2025

Interviews will be held on 12th & 13th February 2025

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.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Holyoakes Field First School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 9
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 325 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 9
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Holyoakes Field First School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: beechn@holyoakes.bmat.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/holyoakes-field-first-school (opens in new tab)

Holyoakes Field First School, part of the Bordesley MAT, based in Redditch Worcestershire. A mixed gender, mainstream first school (primary phase) age range 3 - 9 years. We moved into a brand new purpose built first school in September 2022.

Arranging a visit to Holyoakes Field First School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email beechn@holyoakes.bmat.co.uk.

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