8 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    24 October 2025 at 3pm

  • Date listed

    16 October 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

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

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

TA1/ TA2 dependent on experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

  • Minimum qualification of GCSE
  • At least 1 year of experience working in an educational setting
  • Knowledge and/or experience of the first/primary school curriculum including EYFS
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team
  • Patience and empathy when working with students
  • A commitment to professionalism and confidentiality


What the school offers its staff

  • A rich, diverse school community, full of amazing young children.
  • A positive, enthusiastic and supportive staff team, committed to achieving the very best outcomes for all pupils
  • An inclusive school community that is ambitious and forward looking
  • A working environment which promotes the well-being of all its staff and children

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 (Grade 2)

Contract: Permanent

Salary: TA2 (pt 5-6)

Hours: 30 hours per week, TTO + 5 TED days (Flexible contract 15-32 hours per week, TTO + TED Days)

Position Type: Support Staff

Start date: As soon as possible

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 to appoint an experienced Teaching Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will support teaching staff in delivering high-quality education and contribute towards the development and well being of our pupils.

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

If you feel you have the necessary skills and qualities, then please do apply using this link: https://teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/jobs/525a1f69-b66a-48c7-b543-f7aaa56ad563

Please complete the DfE application process to make your application. For further information, or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Nicky beech on beechn@holyoakes.bmat.co.uk.

Closing date: Friday 24th October 2025, 12 noon.

Interview date: To be confirmed

Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate be identified.

All applicants are encouraged to read our Safer Recruitment Policy before applying. Please click the link below to access this policy.

https://www.bmat.co.uk/wp/download/51/policies-and-information/2899/bmat-safer-recruitment.pdf

NOTES:

Application Process: Only applications submitted via the DfE portal will be considered. CVs and open references are not acceptable. The successful candidate must meet the person specification in full in order to be offered the post. Trinity High School is an equal opportunities employer.

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.

Holyoakes Field First School 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 to share and promote this commitment.


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.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Holyoakes Field First School

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

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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