Teaching Assistant Grade 1

Number on roll: 283

Teaching Assistant Grade 1

27.5 hours per week, term time only
Salary: £ 14,539- £ 15,025 per annum (pay rise pending)
Commencing as soon as possible

Contract Length (end date): 31/8/2026

Tenacres is a popular First School in Redditch with a friendly, committed staff providing a happy,

supportive and nurturing environment to our pupils, staff and parents.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, talented and committed Teaching Assistant to join our team

working with First School age children (4-9) and specifically working to support children with a variety of additional educational needs including SEMH, developmental delay, cognition & learning difficulties and speech & language needs. This role will initially be in Reception (EYFS) or Year 1

This role is for the specific needs of pupils and is subject to periodic review.

The successful candidate will support the school/children by:

Supporting teachers to ensure children are making progress
Engaging children in learning
Managing behaviour effectively
Having high standards and expectations of all children

The successful candidate must have:

NVQ2 or other qualifications linked to supporting children’s learning
Proven Teaching Assistant skills
Good experience and understanding of Phonics
Experience working with First School age children
The ability to relate well to children and adults.
The ability to manage behaviour effectively.
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

We warmly welcome and encourage prospective applicants to visit Tenacres to see our superb facilities on:

28th April & 29th April @ 3.30pm
5th and 6th May @3.30pm

Please confirm which date you wish to visit by contacting the school office on 01527 528872 or by email at office@tenacres.worcs.sch.uk.

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

An application form and job description and any enquiries should be requested by email at head@tenacres.worcs.sch.uk

The closing date for applications is Friday 9th May.

All applications to be sent to the school

Tenacres First School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will undergo appropriate checks including enhanced DBS and checks on all references.

Phone: 01527 528872

Email: office@tenacres.worcs.sch.uk

Tenacres First School

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