Teaching Assistant (TA2), Temporary 12mth Contract - Catshill Federation

Catshill Middle School, Catshill Federation is looking for a caring, committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant (TA2) to join our nurturing, ambitious school community. This role is ideal for someone who loves working with young children, thrives in a team, and wants to make a meaningful difference every day.

About The Role

• Support pupils’ learning, wellbeing and development under the direction of class teachers.
• Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups.
• Help create a positive, enabling learning environment.
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive relationships.
• Promote inclusion and ensure all pupils have equal access to learning.
• Supervise pupils to ensure their safety and emotional wellbeing.
• Use your skills to support pupils’ physical, social and intellectual development.
• Assist with assessment, marking and record‑keeping in line with school policy.
• Prepare resources and support high‑quality classroom provision.

As stated in the job description, you will “attend to pupils’ personal needs… including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters” and “support learning activities as directed by the class teacher”.

What We’re Looking For

• Build warm, positive relationships with children.
• Be patient, adaptable and proactive.
• Work effectively as part of a team.
• Be committed to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.
• Communicate clearly with staff, pupils and families.
• Be willing to undertake training, including first aid.

Experience in a school setting is desirable but not essential if you bring the right attitude and a willingness to learn.

Why Join Catshill Federation?

• A friendly, supportive staff team.
• A strong ethos centred on inclusion, kindness and aspiration.
• Opportunities for further training and development within the school, through the Federation, Spire Trust and beyond.
• A chance to make a real difference in children’s lives every day.

Additional Responsibilities

The role includes supporting pupils outside lesson times (before/after school and lunchtimes), attending relevant meetings, and accompanying classes on trips. You may also be asked to undertake “other duties as commensurate within the grade” to support the smooth running of the school.

How to apply

Please contact Justine Pearson, School Business Manager at jpearson@catshill-middle.worcs.sch.uk for an application form and job description/person specification. Alternatively, these can be downloaded below.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding, the well‑being of children and young people and the promotion of fundamental British values and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to a DBS Enhanced Disclosure, satisfactory references and pre‑employment checks.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children’s Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.

Hours: 30.25 hrs per week (8:45am - 3:30pm), 12mth temporary contract in the first instance.

Grade: TA2, SCP 5-67 (£25,583 p.a. - £25,989 p.a.) - Actual Salary - £18,371 p.a. - £19,071 p.a.

Closing date: Friday 22nd May 2026.

Interviews: TBC.