Teaching Assistant (SEN) - St John's CofE Middle School

SIPS Education Limited,

Join a school community where every child is encouraged to flourish

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team and play a key role in helping our children thrive.

The successful candidate will:

• Have high expectations for every child and a genuine commitment to helping them reach their full potential
• Demonstrate creativity and flexibility, engaging pupils through purposeful resources and effective, inclusive strategies
• Be reflective and responsive, identifying and reducing barriers to learning and tailoring support to individual needs
• Work collaboratively and positively as part of a strong, supportive team

In return, we offer:

• A welcoming and caring school community committed to improving outcomes for all children
• Excellent professional development opportunities through The Spire Church of England Learning Trust, which values ongoing CPD and supports staff development and progression
• A nurturing environment underpinned by our Christian vision, where inclusion, care and respect are at the heart of everything we do

Our school is a place where children are known, valued and encouraged to succeed. We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who shares our values and wishes to contribute meaningfully to the life and development of our school community.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, as well as upholding fundamental British values. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, satisfactory references, pre-employment checks, and a self-declaration form for shortlisted candidates

If you would like further information or to talk to a member of staff about the school please call (01527 832376) or email Mrs Mala Shepherd ([email protected]).

Or email: [email protected]

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake all relevant safeguarding checks and an enhanced DBS check.

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

Please ensure application forms are signed if sending via email.

Further information relating to our school, including our policies can be found on our website St John's C of E Middle School Academy - The Spire Church of England Learning Trust

CV’s will not be accepted.

If you have provided an email address, correspondence will be sent via e-mail.

Successful applicants will be contacted with an interview date. If you are successful in being short-listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date. Please ensure you check your junk/spam boxes as well as your inbox in case any correspondence has been delivered there.

We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

We are a Disability Confident Employer, we have a positive approach to employing disabled people and guarantee an interview for applicants who disclose they would like to be considered under this scheme and meet the essential criteria.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, be sure to include these on your application.

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

Online Search

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.

Applications forms are available below and should be returned to the school: [email protected]

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of applications. Hours: 30hrs per week (8:45am - 3:15pm, Monday - Friday) (Term Time Only)

Grade: Scale 2/3, SCP 3 - 6 - £17,843 - £19,119 per annum (Term Time Only)

Location: St. John’s C of E Middle School Academy, Watt Close, Bromsgrove, Worcs, B61 7DH

Closing Date: 1st November 2026

Interviews : TBC