Teaching Assistant

Job Introduction

Job Title: Teaching Assistants - Grade 1
Salary: £15,305 - £17,937 per annum
Hours: 26 - 30 hours per week, Term Time only + training days
Location: Tenacres First School, Redditch
Temporary appointments linked to named children

Commencing 1st September 2026

Tenacres First School is a creative, forward-looking school with friendly committed staff providing a happy, supportive and nurturing environment to our pupils, staff and parents.

We are looking to appoint enthusiastic, talented and committed Teaching Assistants to join our team working with First School age children (4-9).

The successful candidates will support the school by:

• Supporting teachers in teaching and learning
• Engaging children in learning and supporting progress
• A genuine passion for working with children
• Having high standards and expectations of all children
• A positive outlook and enthusiastic approach
• The ability to work constructively as a team
• The ability to work on own initiative

• A willingness to attend further relevant training

• Managing behaviour effectively
• Flexible approach

Full details of these posts and the requirements of the roles are contained in the Job Descriptions and Person Specifications.

Application Closing Date: 19th June 2026
Anticipated Interview Date: 29th June 2026

Tenacres First School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with Children’s barred list.

As part of our stringent recruitment process, all applicants undergo thorough child protection screening, encompassing checks with previous employers and referees, and an enhanced DBS disclosure, in strict alignment with the 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' guidelines, which also includes an online search for all shortlisted candidates.

We are committed to applications from individuals of all backgrounds and communities.

We warmly welcome and encourage prospective candidates to visit our school and see our superb facilities.

Please contact us via telephone or email to book a visit or to ask any further details. Please contact the school office on office@tenacres.worcs.sch.uk or 01527 528872 to arrange a time

In the meantime, there is lots of information and a virtual tour on our website at www.tenacres.worcs.sch.uk