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Teaching Assistants (Classroom & 1:1 Support)

Woodfield Academy, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7HH

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• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  9 July 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  4 July 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
  • HLTA (higher level 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

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 Assistants (Classroom & 1:1 Support)

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)

There are two roles available. One for a Classroom Support Teaching Assistant and one for a 1:1 Support Teaching Assistant.

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.

1:1 Teaching Assistant (Temporary)

We are looking for a 1:1 Teaching Assistant to meet the specific needs of individual pupils, in line with their Education Health Care Plan. The successful candidate will be part of the SEND Team with a specific role to work with and support a student who has communication, cognition and learning needs. You will be required to support the pupil in mainstream lessons, in individual sessions when required and in other school activities such as trips and events, as appropriate. Please see the job description for the full details of the post.

This role is linked to the continued attendance of a named pupil, your contract will cease when the pupil leaves the school or no longer requires support.

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: Wednesday 9th July 2025

Interview date: Week commencing 14th July 2025

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.

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About Woodfield Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 9 to 13
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 570 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 9 to 13
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Woodfield Academy website
• Email address: recruitment@woodfield.bmat.co.uk
• Phone number: 01527 527081
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/woodfield-academy

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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