37 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    31 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    5 December 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1

Working pattern

Full time, part time: Part time, Term time only + 5 TED days 35 hours per week

Contract type

Fixed term - 12-15 months

Hourly rate

£7.55 per hour (Apprentice wage)

What skills and experience we're looking for

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Organisation skills

What the school offers its staff

  • Staff Well-Being Package
  • Employee Assistance Package
  • Bike to Work Scheme
  • Kiddi Vouchers

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.

Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Temporary contract, 12-15 months

£7.55 per hour (apprenticeship wage)

35 hours per week, term time only + 5 TED days

Holyoakes Field First School is a 2-form entry school serving a diverse community. We pride ourselves on the strong relationships we have with our families and our links with our community. We are committed to providing a nurturing environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our team as a Teaching Assistant Apprentice. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a supportive school environment while working towards a nationally recognised qualification.

The successful candidate will be expected to work Monday to Friday; working under the direction of the Senior Leadership Team.

What you’ll do at work

  • Supporting individual and group learning in the classroom and under the guidance and instruction of the teacher
  • Assist in preparing resources to aid student learning, under the guidance of colleagues
  • Assist departments in delivering enrichment/extra-curricular activities
  • Work with colleagues to facilitate and promote the use of the school library, including the issue and return of books and resources and oversee the printing/copying facilities

In addition to those duties and responsibilities outlined above, the contributions of each member of staff to the work of the school will include the following:

  • To play a positive role in the life of the school community
  • To maintain a high standard of discipline, appearance, punctuality and commitment in all students
  • To promote parental and community involvement in the life and work of the school
  • In all contacts, the post holder will be required to present a good image of the school as well as maintain constructive relationships

Bordesley MAT is committed to the safeguarding of young people and an enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this position.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete the attached application form.

For more information, please contact Nicky Beech on beechn@holyoakes.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.

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

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 Holyoakes Field First School

School type
Academy, ages 2 to 9
Education phase
Primary school
School size
323 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 9
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01527 62928

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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