7 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    2 March 2025 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    13 February 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time (Can be done as a job share): 32.5 hours a week, term time only, plus 5 training days (8.30am-3.30pm daily).

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

TA2

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you passionate about supporting children in their learning journey? Do you want to be part of a nurturing and inclusive school community?

Millfields First School is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a supportive, child-centred environment where every child is encouraged to thrive.

About the role:

✔ Supporting pupils’ learning, both in the classroom and in small groups ✔ Working alongside the class teacher to deliver engaging and inclusive lessons

✔ Helping children develop their confidence, independence, and social skills

✔ Supporting children with SEND and additional needs, where required

✔ Encouraging a love of learning through play-based and interactive activities

What we’re looking for:

A caring and patient approach, with a passion for working with children Relevant experience or a qualification in childcare/education (Level 2 or 3 desirable)

The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

Strong communication skills and a positive attitude

A commitment to safeguarding and promoting children’s well-being

What the school offers its staff

Why Join Us?

A welcoming and friendly school community

Supportive leadership and professional development opportunities

The chance to make a real impact on children’s learning and development

A school that values creativity, inclusivity, and a love of learning

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

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Additional documents

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About Millfields First School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 9
Education phase
Primary
School size
284 pupils enrolled
Age range
5 to 9
Phone number
01527831885

Arranging a visit to Millfields First School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sbenfield@millfields.worcs.sch.uk.

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