Teaching Assistant (Grade 3)

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

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  6 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  23 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time: Monday - Friday (8:30am - 3:00pm)
• Contract type: Fixed term - one year
• Actual salary: Approximately £18,804 - £22,574 per year

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 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.

Teaching Assistant (Grade 3)

Salary: TA3, points 7-17

Fixed Term Contract - Ends 31st August 2027

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

Days: Monday - Friday (08:30am - 3:00pm - 30 minute unpaid break)

Start date : September 2026

Apply by: Wednesday 6th May 2026

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. The successful candidate will provide PPA cover across the school, work closely with the SENDCo to support pupils with additional needs, and contribute to our nurture provision, The Nest, offering targeted emotional and pastoral support.

Closing Date : Wednesday 6th May 2026, 12 noon

Interview Date: 14th May 2026

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early should a suitable candidate be appointed.

For further information, please contact Nicky Beech on beechn@holyoakes.bmat.co.uk.

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

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CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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: 0152762928
• 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.

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