Teaching Assistant 22.5 Hours per week Term time only including 5 Training Days (TED) Monday to Friday 8:30am-12:45pm, Fixed Term Contract Scale 2 (SCP 5-6) Required as soon as possible Email: office@stoswalds.dowmat.education Website https://www.stoswalds.worcs.sch.uk/ The Governing Body of St Oswald’s CE Primary School is seeking to appoint a highly motivated, hard-working and enthusiastic Classroom Teaching Assistant to join our friendly team at St Oswald’s CE Primary School. The role is as initially a temporary teaching assistant to support the learning and development of pupils across the classroom, including leading work with small groups and supporting the needs of individual children 1:1 within and outside the classroom. The successful candidate will be expected to provide general classroom and wider school support, working alongside the teachers to enhance the delivery of the curriculum, manage resources and support learning. Experience of working within a school environment is essential and experience of delivering small group interventions would be an advantage. Applicants should state any further areas of expertise they may be able to bring to the role. This position will be part of our support staff and will involve supporting across the school and nursery when needed, starting as soon as possible. St Oswald’s CE Primary School is a friendly, caring school. We deliver an excellent, exciting education within a happy, caring and supportive environment. This is an exciting opportunity to work with delightful children as part of a dedicated and inspired staff team. The duties and responsibilities allocated to the post will be based on the skills, experience, knowledge and qualifications of the individual appointed, this post is being offered as a TA2 pay scale post. The successful candidate will: • Be a good classroom practitioner • Be sensitive to the needs of individual learners • Be enthusiastic and determined to make learning fun • Be passionate about good teaching and learning • Have good English and Maths skills • Be responsible and resourceful • Have relevant qualifications • Be committed to raising the level of achievement for all pupils, regardless of economic background or other need • Have a positive, cheerful attitude • Be able to work effectively as part of a team • Be able to reflect the values of our Church school We can offer: • opportunity for individualised CPD and other training • a caring, committed, friendly and hard-working staff • happy, well-behaved, enthusiastic and motivated pupils who are proud of their school and enjoy learning • a supportive Local Academy Board and Trust St Oswald’s Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure, two positive references, medical clearance and evidence of appropriate qualifications. Online searches will also be carried out as part of the due diligence process. For further information please contact the school office on 01562 751056 or email: office@st-oswalds.dowmat.education Visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged by telephoning the school. Online applications through My New Term: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/144456/EDV-2026-SOCPS-25430 Closing date for applications: Midday Thursday 30 th April 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Interviews: Friday 8 th May