Teaching Assistant
Blessed William Howard Catholic School, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 9AB5 days remaining to apply
Start date details
2 February 2026
Closing date
21 January 2026 at 7am
Date listed
16 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- Grade 2
Additional allowances
Grade 2
Teaching Assistant job summary
Teaching Assistant - Grade 2
Part-time - fixed term until Easter 2026
Are you looking for a new opportunity in an innovative and supportive 11-18 Catholic school? Now part of the St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi - Academy Trust, the largest multi-academy in the Archdiocese of Birmingham. Blessed William Howard is looking to recruit dynamic, forward-thinking and inspirational staff to join us on our journey to success. With a strong Catholic ethos that puts ‘love’ at the heart of its community, the school provides a haven where all can flourish. Situated just outside the town centre and easily accessed by train, bus or the M6, Blessed William Howard is proud of its strong community links and its beautiful grounds.
About the role:
The successful candidate will need to:
Support to the teaching staff in organising requirements
Preparation of materials to exact specification
Assist the teaching staff with demonstrations in lessons and
practical sessions
Maintenance and repair services to equipment and working
surfaces
Assist in the maintenance of safety standards in the school
Be flexible in their outlook and approach to delivering technical
Services
Start date: ASAP
Find out more on our jobs page - www.bwh.staffs.sch.uk
APPLICATION DEADLINE - Wednesday 21 January 2026 at 8am
Why Blessed William Howard?
A Christian community with a caring, secure and
disciplined environment.
A wide range of extra-curricular activities.
High academic standards.
A commitment to success for all.
Ongoing CPD for all staff
“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
We reserve the right to interview as soon as it has a suitable field of candidates and so encourages early applications.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and pre-employment medical clearance. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), online searches will also be carried out for shortlisted candidates. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Blessed William Howard is proud to part of the St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic MAT, A company limited by guarantee registered in England & Wales with company number 08146661. Registered Office Address: Station Road, Cheadle, Staffordshire ST10 1LH. Telephone: 01538 493777 Email: office@bwh.staffs.sch.uk Web: www.bwh.staffs.sch.uk
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Blessed William Howard Catholic School
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 957 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Blessed William Howard Catholic School website
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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