Teaching Assistant - Grade 2
Holyoakes Field First School, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 6HF8 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
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
- School website
- Holyoakes Field First School website
- Email address
- beechn@holyoakes.bmat.co.uk
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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