St Bartholomew's CE Multi Academy Trust

Level 2 Teaching Assistant (Ref: SBMAT357) x 2 positions

(1 post fixed term to 31/08/2026 and 1 post fixed term to 31/08/2027)

Please indicate on your application form which post/s you wish to apply for

• 32.5 hours per week

• Grade 3 (P4 – 6)

• Salary £25,185 - £25,989

• Actual Salary £19,028 - £19,635

• 32.5 Hours / weeks paid 44.85

• REQUIRED TO START: As soon as possible

Location: FAIRHAVEN PRIMARY SCHOOL

The Trustees are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant school and family of teachers, children and governors. We are looking for someone who is ambitious, enthusiastic in their role and passionate about all children having the opportunity to reach their full potential. We seek someone who will have the highest expectations of our children and will inspire and engage them. 

We are looking for:

• A level 2 TA qualification.

• Experience working with children with special educational needs.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• A passion for supporting pupils with additional needs and to helping them reach their full potential.

• The ability to adapt to different situations and demonstrate flexibility.

• The ability to work effectively within a team.  

• A commitment to the distinctive Christian nature of the Trust.

We can offer you:

• A vibrant and inclusive school community with friendly and hardworking children.

• A supportive and welcoming team dedicated to making a difference.

• Ongoing professional development opportunities, including regular training focussed on improving the knowledge and skills of our team, in a successful and caring Multi-Academy Trust and school.

• Experienced and supportive leaders. 

Schools in the Trust:

• St Bartholomew’s CE Primary School, Penn, Wolverhampton

• St Benedict Biscop CE Primary School, Wombourne, South Staffordshire

• Woodfield Primary School, Penn, Wolverhampton

• All Saints’ CE Primary School, Trysull, South Staffordshire

• Oak Meadow Primary School, Wolverhampton

• Fairhaven Primary School, Wordsley, Dudley

• Christ Church CE Primary School, Bloxwich, Walsall

• Gnosall CE Primary Academy, Stafford

• Haughton CE Primary Academy, Stafford

• Woodseaves CE Primary Academy, Stafford

• St Paul’s CE Primary School, Stafford

• Old Church CE Primary School, Walsall

• Abbey Primary School, Walsall

• Tibberton CE Primary School, Newport

• St Lawrence CE Primary School, Newport

• Little Bloxwich Primary School, Walsall

For further information, to discuss the role, or to arrange a visit, please contact:

Louise de Graaff (Headteacher) 01384 958292 / ldegraaff@stbartsmat.co.uk

Closing date for applications: 20^th March 2026 at 12pm

To apply: please complete the application form and equality and diversity recruitment monitoring form and submit to jobs@stbartsmat.co.uk quoting reference SBMAT357 in the subject line of your email. Further information is available at www.stbartsmat.co.uk/vacancies 

St Bartholomew’s CE Multi Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS, Prohibition List, Barred List, Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable professional references.

It is an offence to apply if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. For further information, please refer to the Trust's policy on ex-offenders.

Safeguarding and Child Protection Policies for all schools within St Bartholomew's CE Multi Academy Trust are available on the respective schools' websites. Links to all of our schools are available from the homepage.

With effect from September 2022 and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, shortlisted candidates may have their publicly available social media profiles (where applicable) checked by the Trust for posts going back up to 5 years and those candidates will therefore be expected to provide their social media “handles/platforms” if shortlisted.