Level 2 Teaching Assistant - Southall School

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Job summary

A leading school in Telford is seeking a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to support students, particularly those with special needs. The role involves working across the school and requires patience, empathy, and good literacy skills. The position is permanent, starting from September 2025, and includes 32.5 hours per week during term time.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with special needs.
• Understanding of Child Protection policies.

Responsibilities

• Work across the entire school and with individual students.
• Support children with SEN and complex needs.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Literacy

Numeracy

Education

Level 2 qualification

Job description

Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Permanent

Starting from 1st September 2025

32.50 hours per week, term time plus PD days

An opportunity has arisen for a Level 2 Teaching Assistant at Southall School.

The role involves working across the entire school and with individual students. Experience working with children with SEN and complex needs is desirable.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience working with children with special needs
• Or be working towards a Level 2 qualification
• An understanding of Child Protection policies
• Patience and empathy towards pupils
• Good literacy and numeracy skills

The position is 32.5 hours per week at a salary starting from £12.60 per hour.

If interested, please send a completed application form to [e-mail]. For an informal chat, contact Karen James, School Business Manager, at [e-mail].

Southall School
Off Rowan Avenue
Dawley
Telford
TF4 3PN

Visits to the school are welcome.

The closing date is Monday, 2nd June, with interviews scheduled during that week.

Southall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The appointment is subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks, two references, and online checks.

The post is also subject to a Google check.

Attached documents:
Job Description
Application Form