1-2-1 Teaching Assistant - Codsall Middle School

Codsall Middle School; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Codsall Middle School is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to join our team, supporting pupils with additional needs under teacher guidance. The role focuses on 1:1 mentoring, implementing education and behaviour plans, and promoting inclusion for KS2/KS3 learners.

We offer a supportive school community within Codsall Multi Academy Trust, a 32.5-hour week term-time contract with competitive pay, and opportunities for professional development in SEN.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children's learning in an educational setting.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• NVQ Level 2 for Teaching Assistants (or equivalent).
• 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.

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.

Skills

1:1 support

Interpersonal skills

ICT for learning

Teamwork

Communication

Literacy/Numeracy

Education

NVQ Level 2 TA

NVQ Level 3 TA

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. These roles involve 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 6: £26,847 (FTE)

Hourly rate: £13.92 Per Hour

Hours 32.5 hours per week, Term Time only including Teacher training days - Permanent Job Ref FTP

32.5 hours per week Term time only including teacher training days - Fixed term until 31/08/2027 Job Ref TFF

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

1. Closing date: 25th November 2026 at 9:00am
2. Interviews: TBC
3. Start date: As soon as possible

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

Codsall Middle 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:

1. Enhanced DBS disclosure
2. Satisfactory references
3. Online social media checksOther 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 27th November 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.