Level 2 Teaching Assistant - Pre-School

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

Job summary

Emmaus Catholic Multi Academy Company is recruiting for a Level 2 Teaching Assistant for our Pre School. The role runs 5 days a week for 32.5 hours, term time (39 weeks) with a 30-minute lunch, from September 2026.

The appointment offers a pro rata salary (£18,801.21 to £19,528.06 per annum) based on full-time equivalent, with opportunities to support early years education in a caring Catholic environment.

Qualifications

• Empathy and patience when supporting young children.
• Strong communication with children, families and staff.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Support children’s learning and development across EYFS.
• Assist with lunchtimes and daily routines in line with EYFS.
• Foster positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Job description

Emmaus Catholic Multi Academy Company,

We are recruiting for Level 2 Teaching Assistant for Pre School

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

5 days, 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.40am to 3.40pm (with a 30-minute lunch),

39 weeks (TTO + Training Days)

Our Lady & St Hubert’s Catholic Primary School is looking to appoint an outstanding and passionate Level 2 Teaching Assistant. The successful candidate will be working with children in our Pre School environment.

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 in the early years of their education. We require someone who is committed and wants to make a positive difference and who has previous experience working within Early Years. The successful candidate will demonstrate empathy, patience, and excellent communication skills, who can work well as part of a team and is committed to ongoing professional development.

Key responsibilities of the role: Support children’s learning and development across all areas of the EYFS curriculum, promote children’s independence and confidence in readiness for school. Assist with lunchtimes, personal care and daily routines in line with EYFS requirements. 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 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 during the interview

Attached documents

Pre School Level 2 TA Job Advert.pdf

Emmaus - JD and Person Spec - Level 2 TA - Nursery.pdf