Teaching Assistant (Grade 2)

Holyoakes Field First School, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 6HF

29 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  16 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  18 December 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 TED Days (Flexible contract, 15-32 hours per week)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: Estimate: £18,220 - £18,912 per annum
• Pay scale: TA2 (points 5-6)

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Minimum of GCSE-level education

• At least one year of experience working within an educational setting

• Knowledge and/or practical experience of the primary school curriculum, including EYFS

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

• Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team

• Demonstrated patience and empathy when supporting students

• Strong commitment to professionalism, confidentiality, and safeguarding

What the school offers its staff

• Staff Well-Being Package

• Employee Assistance Package

• Bike to Work Scheme

• Kiddi VouchersIf you are enthusiastic about making a difference in young lives through your support role at Holyoakes Field First School, we would love to hear from you.

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.

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Salary: TA2, point 5-6

Hours: 30 hours per week, term time only + 5 TED Days (Flexible contract, 15-32 hours per week)

Start date : As soon as possible

Apply by: Friday 16th January 2026

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. As a Teaching Assistant at Holyoakes Field First School, you will work closely with teachers to support pupils’ learning and development. You will play an important role in helping children achieve their potential by providing targeted assistance both inside and outside the classroom. You will be expected to work Monday to Friday; working under the direction of the Senior Leadership Team.

Closing Date : Friday 16th December 2025

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information, or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Nicky Beech on beechn@holyoakes.bmat.co.uk.

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 2025, 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.

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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
• School website: Holyoakes Field First School website
• Email address: beechn@holyoakes.bmat.co.uk
• Phone number: 01527 62928
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/holyoakes-field-first-school

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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