Teaching Assistant
Woodfield Academy, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7HHThis job expired on 12 September 2025 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
12 September 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
11 September 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3
Working pattern
- Part time: Hours: 30 hours per week (variable contract 15-32 hours) Term Time Only + 5 TED Days Monday - Friday 08:45am - 3:15pm (30 minute unpaid break)
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- TA2 (pts 5-6)
What skills and experience we're looking for
- GCSE in English and Maths at Grade C or equivalent
- Have knowledge of the SEN code of practice
- Experience of working with SEN children in a school/educational setting
- Be committed to pastoral care, collaborative teamwork and flexible working
- Be warm, positive, reflective, adaptive, patient and confident
- Be sensitive to families with diverse backgrounds
What the school offers its staff
- A free health care plan from Simply Health making sure you are always assured that your own physical and mental health is our priority.
- A senior leadership team who will provide support to allow you to be successful within your role
- Woodfield ‘wonders of the week’ where staff nominate each other for the great work they are doing
- Senior leaders openly encourage career progression and share the many professional development opportunities with staff.
- A staff team who are caring and always look out for each other. The staff room is a focal point of wellbeing where strong friendships and working relationships are established.
- A social element, where celebrating together is encouraged.
- A sense of belonging and that every role is valued under the #onewoodfield ethos.
Further information about the job
Teaching Assistant
Start - September 2025
Grade: TA2 (pts 5-6)
Hours: 30 hours per week (variable contract 15-32 hours) Term Time Only + 5 TED Days
Monday - Friday 08:45am - 3:15pm (30 minute unpaid break)
Woodfield Academy is a popular 5-form entry middle school with over 500 pupils on roll, aged 9-13 years. We are a happy, vibrant learning community, with high aspirations for the children in our care and the staff team that supports them.
Classroom Support Teaching Assistant (Permanent)
We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant (TA2) to join a forward thinking team, who are dedicated to supporting our children in reaching their potential. You will have the opportunity to grow professionally, develop teaching and wider professional skills and make a huge contribution to the ever-growing success and reputation of our academy. Candidates of all levels of experience are encouraged to apply. Please see the job description for the full details of the post.
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
Closing date: Friday 12th September 2025
Interview date: To be confirmed
NOTES:
Please complete the application provided on TES portal. Please note we are not able to accept other applications or CV's.
Please ensure that you complete all sections of the application form, please do not leave any blanks as this may result is us not accepting your application. This is your chance to sell yourself.
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.
Woodfield Academy 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.
For further details of the post, or to arrange an informal discussion with the Headteacher, please contact Mrs S Little, PA to the Headteacher via email on recruitment@woodfield.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.
Woodfield Academy 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.
About Woodfield Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 9 to 13
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 542 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 9 to 13
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Woodfield Academy website
- Email address
- recruitment@woodfield.bmat.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01527 527081
Woodfield Academy is a popular 5-form entry middle school with over 500 pupils on roll, aged 9-13 years. We are a happy, vibrant learning community, with high aspirations for the children in our care and the staff team that supports them.
Arranging a visit to Woodfield Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@woodfield.bmat.co.uk.
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