Level 2 Teaching Assistant - Christ Church CE Primary School

WMJobs; Walsall; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Christ Church CE Primary School, Leamore, is recruiting a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to work with our Early Years team and support vulnerable pupils. The role is based at Christ Church CE Primary School under St Bartholomew’s CE Multi Academy Trust, with a 26.25-hour week during term time.

The successful candidate will be energetic, adaptable and able to work closely with teachers, offering calm, practical support for children with SEN. Prior experience with SEN is desirable.

Qualifications

• Communicates effectively.
• Nurtures and encourages pupils to reach their full potential.
• Works well as part of a team.
• Can work independently and with small groups.
• Good spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Support some of our most vulnerable pupils and work with class teachers and staff within Early Years to provide targeted support.
• Assist with small group interventions and 1:1 support as needed.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

English proficiency

Job description

REQUIRED TO START: As soon as possible

Location: Christ Church CE Primary School

Christ Church CE Primary School,

St Bartholomew’s CE Multi Academy Trust

Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Ref: SBMAT423

Grade 3 Spine Point 5-6

Salary £26,428 - £26,846

Actual Salary £16,127 - £16,382

26.25 hours, Term time only

Fixed term until 31/08/2017

REQUIRED TO START: As soon as possible

Location: Christ Church CE Primary School

The Trustees are seeking to appoint a Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Christ Church is a happy, friendly, supportive Church of England School in Leamore, that is known locally and beyond for its inclusive ethos and practice. The Senior Leadership, pupils and Governors are looking to appoint a flexible, energetic and enthusiastic Level 2 Teaching Assistant, who is able to work closely with class teachers and other staff within Early Years to support some of our most vulnerable pupils.

We are looking for someone who:

• Communicates effectively
• Nurtures and encourages pupils to reach their full potential
• Works well as part of a team
• Can work independently and has the confidence to work with small groups
• Good levels of spoken and written English.
• Is fully supportive of the school’s vision and values
• Has previous experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)

We can offer you

• A supportive, ambitious Senior Leadership Team who believe all members of the Christ Church Family have the right to learn
• An amazing ‘new build’ school providing a stimulating, rich learning environment
• Happy, motivated pupils with a love of learning

Schools in the Trust

• St Bartholomew’s CE Primary School, Penn, Wolverhampton
• St Benedict Biscop CE Primary School, Wombourne, South Staffordshire
• Woodfield Primary School, Penn, Wolverhampton
• All Saints’ CE Primary School, Trysull, South Staffordshire
• Oak Meadow Primary School, Wolverhampton
• Fairhaven Primary School, Wordsley, Dudley
• Christ Church CE Primary School, Bloxwich, Walsall
• Gnosall CE Primary Academy, Stafford
• Haughton CE Primary Academy, Stafford
• Woodseaves CE Primary Academy, Stafford
• St Paul’s CE Primary School, Stafford
• Old Church CE Primary School, Walsall
• Abbey Primary School, Walsall
• Tibberton CE Primary School, Newport
• St Lawrence CE Primary School, Telford
• Little Bloxwich Primary School, Walsall

For further information, to discuss the role, or to arrange a visit, please contact the school office, 01922710080, [e-mail]

Closing date for applications: Friday 25th September 2026, at 9:30am

St Bartholomew’s CE Multi Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS, Prohibition List, Barred List, Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable professional references.

It is an offence to apply if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. For further information, please refer to the Trust's policy on ex-offenders.

Safeguarding and Child Protection Policies for all schools within St Bartholomew's CE Multi Academy Trust are available on the respective schools' websites. Links to all of our schools are available from the homepage.

With effect from September 2022 and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, shortlisted candidates may have their publicly available social media profiles (where applicable) checked by the Trust for posts going back up to 5 years and those candidates will therefore be expected to provide their social media “handles/platforms” if shortlisted.