Achievement Assistant

Matchborough First School Academy, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 0GD

6 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  24 June 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  18 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £18,336.09 - £18,626.35 Annually (Actual)

Achievement Assistant job summary

-We are seeking to appoint a committed, enthusiastic and highly effective Achievement Assistants (TA2) to join our team and provide high‑quality support to teachers within the classroom. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to improving the life chances of our pupils by recognising each child as an individual, listening attentively to their thoughts and feelings, and placing their needs and safety at the heart of our work. Our ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for working with children, be reflective in their practice, engage in ongoing professional learning, and enjoy working flexibly as part of a collaborative classroom team. This role will primarily be working with our incoming Reception cohort who have ECHPs.

For more information about this role, please email office2@matchborough.crst.org.uk.

Tours of the school are available at various times and can be arranged via email.

Closing date for all applications is 10am Wednesday 24th June 2026

We reserve the right to conclude the campaign ahead of schedule in the event of a high volume of applications We also encourage applicants to visit our School Website and the Central Region Schools Trust website.

Please review our full candidate pack for further information.

Central Region Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our stringent recruitment process, all applicants undergo thorough child protection screening, encompassing checks with previous employers and an enhanced DBS disclosure, in strict alignment with the 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' guidelines, which also includes an online search for all shortlisted candidates.

At Central Region Schools Trust, we stand as proud advocates for diversity and inclusivity across all our schools, serving as an equal-opportunities employer and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and communities. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful candidate is required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check with Children's barred list.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Central Region Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children,
young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
As part of our stringent recruitment process, all applicants undergo thorough child protection
screening, encompassing checks with previous employers and an enhanced DBS disclosure, in strict
alignment with the 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' guidelines, which also includes an online
search for all shortlisted candidates.

Full statement is on the recruitment pack

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Matchborough First School Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 9
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 363 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 9
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Matchborough First School Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/matchborough-first-school-academy

At Matchborough First School Academy we are committed to providing a welcoming atmosphere where staff and children work together to create a happy, safe, caring and stimulating learning environment in partnership with parents, carers, governors and the local community.

We strive to develop a culture of excellence in which the whole school community is encouraged to reach its full potential and all members take responsibility for themselves, others and their environment.

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