10 days remaining to apply

  • Closing date

    19 September 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    8 September 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 2, Key stage 3

Working pattern

Part time: 30 hours per week Monday - Friday 08:45am - 3:15pm

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Grade/salary: TA3 (7-17) / TA4 (19-22) dependent upon qualifications

What skills and experience we're looking for

  • Classroom background
  • TA/HLTA
  • Relevant experience working in a middle school supporting pupil progress
  • A detailed knowledge of the core curriculum and assessment frameworks
  • Experience of closing the gap interventions and a proven track record of improving outcomes for pupils
  • Knowledge of end of KS2 assessment (SATs tests
  • Exam invigilation
  • High standards of communication and interpersonal skills
  • The ability to work as a team
  • Excellent attendance and punctuality
  • Evidence of ‘Good+’ practice and a passion for raising achievement, attainment and aspirations
  • Creative energy in planning, teaching and a dynamic presence in the classroom
  • A flexible approach to engaging learners of differing levels of ability
  • Commitment to collaborative working, peer support and reflective practiceApproachability and a sense of humour, alongside a professional demeanour
  • A wider contribution to learning and to school life beyond the classroom
  • The desire and ability to further their practice and professional development

What the school offers its staff

  • Hard working and highly committed staff who share a common sense of purpose and high expectations of what students can achieve.
  • A supportive school as your employer that are strongly committed to providing high quality CPD and career progression.
  • Significant opportunities to work in collaboration with colleagues in this school and across the Bordesley Multi Academy Trust.
  • The opportunity to work with ambitious and inspirational leaders
  • A strong commitment to your ongoing professional development
  • Staff healthcare package.

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.

Grade/salary: TA3 (7-17) / TA4 (19-22) dependent upon qualifications

Hours: 30 hours per week, term time only + 5 days

Contract: permanent

Woodfield Academy is a popular 5-form entry middle school with over 500 pupils on roll, aged 9-13 years. We are a happy, vibrant learning community, with high aspirations for the children in our care and the staff team that supports them.

We are looking for a passionate practitioner to lead on our closing the gap intervention programmes, through delivering high quality small group sessions while successfully nurturing and inspiring our children. This is a great opportunity to join a forward thinking team, who are dedicated to supporting our children in reaching their potential. You will have the opportunity to grow professionally, develop teaching and wider professional skills and make a huge contribution to the ever-growing success and reputation of our academy. Candidates of all levels of experience are encouraged to apply.

For more information, or to apply directly through Schrole, please click the link below.

https://app.schrole.com/#/connect/vacancy/ad6418aa-4bdd-4720-92e6-c3ae6fa99146Intervention Practitioner

Alternatively, you can download an application form, complete and return to hr@bmat.co.uk.

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.

Woodfield Academy 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

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Woodfield Academy

School type
Academy, ages 9 to 13
Education phase
Secondary
School size
570 pupils enrolled
Age range
9 to 13
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report

Woodfield Academy is a popular 5-form entry middle school with over 500 pupils on roll, aged 9-13 years. We are a happy, vibrant learning community, with high aspirations for the children in our care and the staff team that supports them.

Arranging a visit to Woodfield Academy

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

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