Teaching Assistant

Blackminster Middle School, part of the Pebworth First and Blackminster Middle Schools Federation, is a thriving mainstream Year 6–8 school serving the community of Blackminster village and surrounding areas.

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Salary: £19,926 – £20,901 per annum

Hours: 32.5 hours per week, term time only

Location: Blackminster Middle School

Contract: Fixed term for 12 months with the possibility of becoming a permanent post.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant Level 2 to join our friendly team. The successful candidate will work with children and young people aged Years 6 to 8, supporting their academic and pastoral development.

• Provide support to children and young people to learn, grow, thrive and achieve their best.
• Deliver a range of interventions to support students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
• Assist teachers in planning, preparing and facilitating in‑class learning activities.
• Carry out duties that help maintain a safe and friendly school environment.
• Collaborate with staff and, when necessary, travel to the First School in Pebworth.

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Professional and confident manner.
• Numeracy, literacy and ICT competency.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Resilience, sense of humour and flexibility.

All applicants will be required to undertake a DBS check. The post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; appointment will be conditional upon a satisfactory DBS result.

The Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from under‑represented groups.

Interested candidates should contact Fiona Bolton, Business Manager, to arrange an appointment or request an application pack.

Final date to receive applications: 01/08/2026