Level 2 Teaching Assistant - Christ Church CE Primary School

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

St Bartholomew's CE Multi Academy Trust is seeking a Level 2 Teaching Assistant at Christ Church CE Primary School in Leamore. The role is fixed-term until 31 August 2027, term-time, 26.25 hours per week, with a salary band of £26,428–£26,846.

The successful candidate will support Early Years and vulnerable pupils, communicating effectively and working well within a team. Experience with SEN is desirable, and the school offers an inclusive ethos and supportive leadership.

Qualifications

• Communicates effectively with pupils and staff.
• Nurtures and encourages pupils to reach their potential.
• Works well in a team and can work independently with small groups.
• Demonstrates good spoken and written English.
• Supports the school's vision and values.
• Has experience supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN).

Responsibilities

• Works closely with class teachers and other staff within Early Years to support some of our most vulnerable pupils.

Skills

Communicates effectively

Nurtures and encourages pupils

Team player

Independent worker (small groups)

Good spoken and written English

Supports school's vision and values

Experience with SEN

Job description

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 31/08/2027

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 25 th 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.