Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Wmjobs; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Blanford Mere Nursery & Primary School in Kingswinford is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 2 to join our friendly team. The 25-hour permanent position offers the chance to work closely with teachers to support children's learning and progress.

We value professional development and a collaborative approach; the successful candidate will display high standards, effective communication, and a commitment to safeguarding children.

Qualifications

• Be an effective practitioner with the ability to improve practice.
• Promote the vision and values of the school with high professional standards.
• Has high expectations of themselves and others.
• Proven record of working with class teachers to support attainment and progress.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and willingness to share practice.
• Be highly organised, motivated and flexible to inspire and challenge children.

Responsibilities

• Support learning activities as part of a team with class teachers.
• Assist with planning and delivering learning activities to support attainment.
• Provide positive behaviour support and encourage high standards.
• Contribute to a stimulating learning environment.
• Support pupils with additional needs as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organisation

Flexibility

Inspire children

Partnership with teachers

Education

Teaching Assistant Level 2

Job description

Blanford Mere Nursery & Primary School is a community school, judged by Ofsted to be ‘good’, which currently accommodates 344 children. We are located in Kingswinford with delightful children, supportive parents and a hardworking team of staff and Governors who work closely together to ensure children strive to achieve the very best that they can.

We can offer you:-

• A ‘Good’ school (Ofsted February 2023)
• Highly motivated staff and knowledgeable governors
• A leadership team whose focus is on improving outcomes for our children
• Children who value learning and supportive parents
• An ethos of valuing staff and their Professional Development
• A stimulating learning environment which is conducive to learning

We would like a teaching assistant who:-

• Is an effective practitioner with the ability and desire to improve their practice
• Promote the vision and values of the school, demonstrating high professional standards.
• Has high expectations of themselves and others
• Has a proven record of working in partnership with class teachers which has resulted in good attainment and progress for children
• Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills and is willing to share classroom practice with others
• Be highly organised, motivated and flexible with the ability to inspire and challenge children

The Role:

25 hours Permanent Post Teaching Assistant Level 2

Salary:

Teaching Assistant (Level 2) - Grade 3 / SCP 4-5

Location:

Blanford Mere Nursery & Primary School

The position is subject to an enhanced disclosure check. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Deadline for applications: Friday 6th November 2026

Shortlisting:

Monday 9th November 2026

Interviews will take place on:

Thursday 12th 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

Teaching Assistant Application Pack Level 2 2026.pdf