1:1 Teaching Assistant - Codsall Middle School

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Job summary

A local educational institution in Wolverhampton is seeking dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistants to support pupils with additional needs. The roles involve working under the guidance of teachers to promote academic and social thriving. Positions available include maternity cover and fixed-term roles. The ideal candidates will possess a NVQ Level 2 and have experience in educational settings. Applications are to be made electronically.

Benefits

Supportive leadership team

Well-resourced school

Positive staff team

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children’s learning in an educational setting.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral support and attend to pupils’ personal needs.
• Support pupils with additional needs through 1:1 mentoring.
• Assist teachers in implementing Individual Education and Behaviour Plans.

Skills

Experience supporting children’s learning in an educational setting

Good literacy and numeracy skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Effective use of ICT to support learning

Adaptable, enthusiastic, and proactive with a “can-do” attitude

Education

NVQ Level 2 for Teaching Assistants (or equivalent experience)

Job description

1:1 Teaching Assistant

Codsall Middle School

Codsall Middle School requires 3 new 1:1 Teaching Assistants.

Post 1 – Maternity cover 32.5 hours per week. Start date Jan 2026

Post 2 – Maternity cover 13 hours per week (days can be negotiated). Start date Jan 2026

Post 3 – Fixed term connected to Pupil funding. 32.5 hours per week. Start date ASAP

These roles are to work with pupils as a 1:1 or small group to deliver the outcomes and provisions within EHCP’s.

To support pupils’ learning under the guidance of Teachers, SENCo and Head of School.

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistants – Additional Needs to join our team. This role involves working under the guidance of teachers to support pupils who require additional help to overcome barriers to learning. You will play a key part in ensuring every child can thrive academically and socially.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral support and attend to pupils’ personal needs, promoting social, health, and hygiene development.
• Support pupils with additional needs through 1:1 mentoring and tailored interventions.
• Assist teachers in implementing Individual Education and Behaviour Plans.
• Monitor and record pupil progress, behaviour, and attendance.
• Support pupils’ access to learning using appropriate strategies and resources.
• Liaise with parents/carers and external professionals to foster strong home-school links.
• Always promote and safeguard the welfare of children.

Essential Requirements

• Experience supporting children’s learning in an educational setting
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• NVQ Level 2 for Teaching Assistants (or equivalent experience)
• Understanding of SEN and relevant policies/codes of practice
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work as part of a team and use initiative.
• Effective use of ICT to support learning.
• Friendly, professional, and respectful approach.
• Open, honest, and committed to pupil welfare.
• Adaptable, enthusiastic, and proactive with a “can-do” attitude.

Applicants can expect from us

• a positive and approachable wider staff team
• a well‑resourced school
• Clear routines, systems and behaviour expectations
• a supportive leadership team (including SENCo and MAT SENCo)

Visits to the school are welcomed: Please contact the school office on 01902 843177 to arrange.

All Applications must be made electronically to [e-mail]

Further details and application packs can be found on the school website: www.codsall-middle.staffs.sch.uk

CLOSING DATE 1st December 2025 @9am

INTERVIEW DATE TBC

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES NOTIFED OF CALL TO INTERVIEW by 2nd December 2025 by 5PM

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 – the successful applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS certificate. As the post will involve regulated activity with children, it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are included on the children’s barred list held by the DBS. Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.

Codsall Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.