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  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    10 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    3 October 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years

Working pattern

Part time: 30 hours per week Monday - Friday 08:30am - 3:00pm (30 minute unpaid break)

Contract type

Permanent

Actual salary

£18,220 - £18,912 per annum (pro-rata)

Pay scale

TA2, pt 5-6

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

  • 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.

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.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare the classroom for lessons
  • Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation
  • Support class teachers with maintaining good order and discipline among pupils

Please complete the TES application process to make your application.

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

NOTES:

Only applications submitted via the TES application process 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. Holyoakes Field First 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 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
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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