Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Hurst Green; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 18,801 - 19,528; Part time

Job summary

Our Lady and St Hubert’s Catholic Primary School in Oldbury is recruiting two Level 2 Teaching Assistants to support children with SEND. The role focuses on inclusion, empathy, and strong communication, with duties including supporting pupils with ASD, ADHD, and speech and language needs, and assisting with EHCPs.

Hours are 32.5 per week over 39 weeks (term-time plus training days). Salary ranges from pro rata £18,801 to £19,528 per annum, with the full-time equivalent SCP 3-4 £24,796 to £25,185.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEND, including communication with SEMH.
• Commitment to inclusion and making a positive difference.
• Empathy, patience and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour in a calm, proactive, and supportive manner.
• Works well as part of a team and is committed to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support for pupils with ASD, ADHD, speech and language needs, and SEMH challenges.
• Assist in implementing EHCPs and individual learning plans.
• Use a range of communication tools and de‑escalation strategies to support emotional regulation and engagement.
• Foster positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment.

Skills

SEND support

Empathy

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patience

Job description

Our Lady and St Hubert's Catholic Primary School, Moat Road, Oldbury, West Midlands

Closing Date: 28/08/2026

Job Type: Schools / Academies - Support staff roles - Teaching assistant

Sector: Education

Business Unit: Emmaus Catholic Multi Academy Company

Job Introduction

We are recruiting for Level 2 Teaching Assistant to support children with SEND

Required from September 2026

Salary: Grade 3 SCP 3-4 (£24,796 to £25,185) (FTE-AYR) – to be pro rata

Actual salary: £18,801.21 to £19,528.06 per annum

Hours: 5 days, 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks (TTO + Training Days)

Our Lady & St Hubert’s Catholic Primary School is looking to appoint two outstanding and passionate teaching assistants. The successful candidates will be working with children with SEND primarily but would be expected to embrace opportunities to work throughout school.

At Our Lady & St Hubert’s, we offer an outstanding learning environment and are passionate about every child. We are seeking enthusiastic and creative applicants to support children with SEND needs. We require someone who is committed to inclusion and wants to make a positive difference, has previous experience working with children with SEND, particularly in communication with SEMH. Demonstrates empathy, patience, and excellent communication skills. Can manage challenging behaviour in a calm, proactive, and supportive manner. Works well as part of a team and is committed to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support for pupils with ASD, ADHD, speech and language needs, and SEMH challenges.
• Assist in implementing EHCPs and individual learning plans.
• Use a range of communication tools and de‑escalation strategies to support emotional regulation and engagement.
• Foster positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment.

Putting our children and young people first, always.
Forming Christ‑centred pilgrims of hope with kind hearts, questioning minds, a thirst for knowledge and a hunger for justice.

We welcome applications from both Catholics and non‑Catholics but expect all employees to support the Catholic ethos and values of the school. If you meet the requirements of the job description and person specification and feel that you could make a positive difference to our school, then we can’t wait to receive your application.

Closing Date: Friday 28th August 2026 @12noon (we may bring forward the application closing date, depending on volume of applicants, therefore please apply ASAP)
Shortlisting: w/c 31st August 2026
Interview Date: w/c 7th September 2026

Emmaus Catholic MAC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

Effective from September 2022, KCSIE states as part of the shortlisting process school and colleges should consider carrying out online searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an online check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to or during the interview.