St. John’s Church of England Middle School Academy is seeking 2 caring, committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants (SEN) to join our dedicated team.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of pupils with additional needs. You will support identified pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), helping them to achieve their academic potential while developing confidence, independence and positive social skills.

When the child leaves the school, the post will cease.

We are looking for 2 teaching assistants who:

• Has experience working with children or young people (SEN experience desirable)
• Demonstrates patience, empathy and resilience
• Builds positive and professional relationships with pupils
• Works effectively as part of a team
• Has high expectations for learning, behaviour and inclusion
• Is committed to ongoing professional development
• Have high expectations of children and wants to ensure that they reach their full potential.
• Shows creativity and versatility, engaging the children in their learning by creating resources and using identified strategies which support their needs
• Can reflect and respond to the needs of the children they are responsible for, recognising where potential barriers to learning may arise and seeking to overcome these
• Can work well as part of a team

We can offer you:

• A welcoming team committed to improving outcomes for all children
• 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

Our Christian vision is at the heart of everything we do, creating a caring and inclusive environment where all children can flourish. We seek a teaching assistant who shares our values and can contribute to the development of our school community.

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. These posts are subject to a DBS Enhanced Disclosure, satisfactory references and pre-employment checks. Shortlisted applicants will also be asked to provide a self-declaration form.

If you would like further information or to talk to a member of staff about the school please call Mala Shepherd 

If you have any questions please contact - Justine Martin Office Manager/HR

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.

The Trust and all its schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Please feel free to apply on line or via the website or alternatively an application form and further details can be obtained below or from:

For an application please contact: Justine Martin 

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

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.  

Completed application forms should be returned directly to the school by email or post.   

Please ensure application forms are signed if sending via email.

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.

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.

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

Further information relating to our school, including our policies can be found on our website

Hours: 30 hours per week (8.45am-3.15pm, Monday – Friday. Term time only)  Required from May/September 2026 (subject to satisfactory clearance checks)

Salary: TA1-TA4, SCP 2-22, £24,796-£33,699, (Actual Salary - £17,708-£24,591 p.a.)

Location: St John's CE Middle School Academy, Watt Close, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire B61 7DH

Closing Date: Thursday 16th April 2026

Interviews: TBC