‘Our school family values us all as unique individuals and children of God. We aspire to be the best version of ourselves; believing that through the gifts God has given us, we can make a positive contribution, flourish and achieve together to make a difference in our ever-changing world.’ The Governing Body of St. Matthias CE Primary School in Malvern are seeking to appoint a teaching assistant to work across our KS1 and KS2 classes with our dedicated and aspirational staff to provide support and exciting experiences for children including those with a range of additional needs. We are looking for a flexible candidate who has excellent Maths and English skills to support a range of pupils across the school, which may include some 1:1 support. St Matthias is a school with a warm heart that is proud to serve the local community for the common good. Our staff are determined to make improvements and ensure that every child has an excellent education within a supportive environment. We are committed to continuous professional development so a passion for learning and personal improvement is essential. Experience of working with children across the primary age range and knowledge of Special Educational Needs is essential. The duties and responsibilities allocated to the post will be based on the skills, experience, knowledge and qualifications of the individual appointed, which will determine the salary grade. Applicants should state any particular areas of strength or expertise that they may be able to bring to the school. 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 Have some experience of leading evidence-based interventions. (For example: Phonics, Maths, Reading, Jimbo Fun, etc.) Be passionate about good teaching and learning Have excellent English and Maths skills to support pupils to Year 6 Be responsible, flexible 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 with an unconditional positive regard for our children Be able to work effectively as part of a team Be willing to learn and be actively involved in training and improving Be able to reflect the Christian values of our school Committed to safeguarding and child protection procedures. We encourage all prospective candidates to visit the school during school hours if possible. Please ring the school office to make an appointment. For further information, please contact the school on 01684 574984 or email: finance@stmatthias.worcs.sch.uk We can offer you welcoming teams committed to improving outcomes for all children and as part of The Spire Church of England Learning Trust, the successful candidates will have access to excellent professional development opportunities as the Trust values and promotes continued CPD and can offer great support and progression to all staff. The Trust is committed to safeguarding, the well-being of children and young people and the promotion of fundamental British values and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to a DBS Enhanced Disclosure, satisfactory references and pre-employment checks. 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 chance to discuss any issues of concern that come up during the search at interview Shortlisted applicants will also be asked to provide a self-declaration form. 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. If you have provided an email address, correspondence will be sent via e-mail. 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. For further information, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via our website: https://www.eteach.com/careers/stmatthiasceprimary-co Hours: 27.5 Hours per week plus lunch time cover 2.5 hrs per week, Term Time Only Contract: 1 Year Fixed Term Contract Location: St Matthias Church of England Primary School, Cromwell Road, Malvern Link, Worcestershire, WR14 1NA Salary: TA2, Points 5-6 (£25,583 - £25,989 p.a.) Pro-rata Salary £16,263 - £16,890 p.a. Closing Date: Friday 7th November 2025 @ 12 noon Interview Date: To Be Confirmed