Teaching assistant

Blessed William Howard Catholic School, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 9AB

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  November 2026

• Closing date

  6 October 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  23 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: Grade 2

Teaching assistant job summary

Teaching Assistant (Grade 2)

Full Time | Permanent | Term Time Only
Start Date: November 2026

At Blessed William Howard Catholic High School, we are seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to support students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across our school. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people, helping them to overcome barriers to learning, achieve their potential and develop confidence and independence.

About Us

Blessed William Howard Catholic High School is part of the St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, the largest Catholic MAT in the Archdiocese of Birmingham. We are a successful and supportive 11-18 Catholic school with a strong ethos that places love, dignity and respect at the heart of everything we do. Situated in Stafford with excellent transport links, we are proud of our welcoming community, beautiful grounds and commitment to helping every young person flourish.

About the Role

Working under the direction of teaching staff and the SEND team, you will provide support for students in lessons and around the school. You will help students access learning, develop literacy and numeracy skills, promote independence and contribute to their wellbeing and progress. The role includes supporting individuals and small groups, implementing support plans, monitoring progress and working collaboratively with teachers and families.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Is passionate about supporting young people and helping them succeed.
• Has experience of supporting children's learning in a school environment.
• Has good literacy and numeracy skills, including GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English and Mathematics (evidence must be provided)
• Can build positive relationships with students, staff and parents.
• Works effectively as part of a team whilst showing initiative and adaptability.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Has an understanding of SEND and how to support students with additional needs.
• Demonstrates strong safeguarding values and a commitment to promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Why Join Us?

• A caring and supportive Catholic community.
• A disciplined environment where students are encouraged to thrive.
• High academic standards and a commitment to success for all.
• A wide range of enrichment and extracurricular opportunities.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• The chance to work alongside dedicated colleagues who are committed to making a difference.

"There is a warm atmosphere and the quality of relationships between all members of the school community are a particular strength. Pupils and staff are friendly, helpful, polite and welcoming to visitors." Diocesan Section 48 Report.

Safeguarding

Blessed William Howard Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, pre-employment checks and online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

Key Dates

Application Deadline: Tuesday 6 October 2026, 8:00am
Interview Date: Tuesday 13 October 2026 (TBC)
Start Date: November 2026

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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 Blessed William Howard Catholic School

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 950 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Blessed William Howard Catholic School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/blessed-william-howard-catholic-school-stafford

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to appropriate vetting procedures including a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB), which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process.

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