Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Dudley; Quarry Bank; Teletrabalho; GBP 19 000 - 23 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

workload & wellbeing reflection

supportive colleagues

school community values

psychological safety culture

Resumo da oferta

Quarry Bank Primary School is seeking a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to work primarily with KS2 pupils, while remaining adept at supporting throughout the school. The role focuses on inclusive practice, small-group teaching, and targeted interventions to help learners reach their potential.

We value enthusiastic, energetic and creative candidates who are committed to ongoing professional development and teamwork within our caring, supportive staff.

Qualificações

• Experience in teaching and working with primary aged children, especially KS2.
• Ability to implement effective provision and intervention.
• Well organized and able to work effectively in a team.
• Enthusiastic, energetic and creative with a commitment to development.

Responsabilidades

• Predominantly work alongside colleagues in Key Stage 2, with ability to support across the school.
• Teach small groups of children and support learners with additional complex needs.
• Contribute to a caring, collaborative school environment and professional development.

Conhecimentos

KS2 support

complex needs support

teamwork

creative

organization

child development

small group teaching

lifelong learner

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Quarry Bank Primary School is a happy, nurturing and caring school that aims to provide the highest quality education for children from 3 to 11 years in a fantastic, modern building – please see our virtual tour so you can see our school for yourself http://aperture360.s3.amazonaws.com/tours/QUARRY-BANK/index.htm. We are a 1.5 form entry school with 45 children per year group.

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Level 2 TA who would predominantly work alongside colleagues in Key Stage 2 currently, though they would need to be adept at supporting throughout school. This is a position within a caring, dedicated and friendly team who support one another to be their best. This is an exciting opportunity for a well-read, experienced and highly capable teaching assistant, who feels they can really support learners in one of the earliest stages of their education.

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who:

• Puts children at the heart of everything they do
• Is passionate about supporting those with additional complex needs
• Is experienced in teaching and working with primary aged children, especially those in KS2
• Is able to implement effective provision and intervention
• Is well organised, thoughtful and able to work effectively in a team
• Is enthusiastic, energetic and creative
• Is self-motivated and determined to build upon their professional development
• Is able to teach small groups of children
• Has the confidence needed to support and advise other practitioners
• Is a committed life-long learner who understand that challenge is how we grow

In return we can offer:

• A school that is continually reflecting on workload and wellbeing
• A caring and inclusive school with supportive and dedicated colleagues
• A school community that supports our aims and vision for children at Quarry Bank
• A school culture that is rooted in psychological safety, one where we challenge directly but care personally

We have a dedicated and hardworking team of staff and are looking for someone to join our team. Quarry Bank Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as such expects all schools, their staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed and tours of the school would be advised. Please arrange a visit through the school office [e-mail]

The application window will close on Wednesday 11th November 2026.

Shortlisting will take place on Friday 13th November. Those who have been shortlisted will receive information about further interviews on that day or early the following week.

Interviews will take place on Friday 20th November 2026.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS 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.

Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.

Effective from September 2022, KCSIE states as part of the shortlisting process schools and colleges should consider carrying out on-line 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 on-line check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to or at interview.

N.B., We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised dateshould we receive a large number of applications.

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Attached documents

Model JD Teaching Assistant Level 2 Sept 16.doc