1-2-1 Teaching Assistant - Codsall Middle School

Wmjobs; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Codsall Middle School, part of Codsall Multi Academy Trust, is seeking a Teaching Assistant – Additional Needs to support pupils with diverse needs. The role involves 1:1 mentoring, assisting with IEPs, and promoting learning in KS2/KS3 in a supportive school community.

The post offers 32.5 hours per week, term-time only with teacher training days, salary Grade 4 (£25,989 FTE) and a separate hourly rate of £13.47. Start asap.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils in an educational setting.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Appropriate teaching assistant qualifications or equivalent.
• Understanding of SEN and relevant policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for pupils’ personal needs and wellbeing.
• Assist pupils with additional needs through 1:1 mentoring.
• Support teachers with individual education plans and behaviour plans.
• Monitor pupil progress, behaviour and attendance.
• Facilitate access to learning using appropriate resources.
• Communicate with parents and external professionals to foster links.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children.

Skills

Experience in education

Literacy

Numeracy

Teamwork

Communication skills

ICT skills

Proactive attitude

Education

NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant

NVQ Level 3 (Desirable)

Job description

1-2-1, SEND Teaching Assistant.

Codsall Middle School, Codsall.

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. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to children’s learning and development within our supportive school community, part of Codsall Multi Academy Trust.

The Role at a Glance

Position 1-2-1 Teaching Assistant – KS2 / KS3

Location Codsall Middle School

Salary Grade 4, Point 5: £25,989 (FTE)

Hourly rate: £13.47 Per Hour

Hours 32.5 hours per week, Term Time only including Teacher training days – Permanent

Contract Please contact school to discuss Contract terms.

Start Date ASAP

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 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

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent

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)

Key Dates

• Closing date:Thursday 22nd October at 9:00am
• Interviews: TBC
• Start date: As soon as possible

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

Birches First School and Codsall Multi Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.

This post is subject to:

• Enhanced DBS disclosure
• Satisfactory references
• Online social media checks
• Other pre‑employment safeguarding checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Contact Us:

Codsall Middle School
Part of Codsall Multi Academy Trust

Email: [e-mail]
Phone:[phone]

Unfortunately, if you have not been contacted by 5pm 23rd October 2026 please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, 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.