SEND Support Teaching Assistant – Level 2

City of Wolverhampton Council; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Bilston Church of England Primary School is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 2 to join its SEND provision. You will work under supervision to support learning, assist teachers, and help pupils access education. Experience with children and ICT skills are essential, with training in relevant strategies preferred.

The role is term-time, 35 hours per week, starting ASAP with a closing date of 29 November 2026 and an interview week from 30 November 2026. Salary is NJC Grade 3 LLP 5-6, pro rata.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children of relevant age(s)
• Competent numeracy/literacy skills
• NVQ 2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience
• Training in the relevant strategies e.g., literacy and/or in particular curriculum or learning area e.g. bi-lingual, sign language, dyslexia, ICT, maths, English, CACHE etc.
• Appropriate first aid training
• be able to use ICT effectively to support learning
• be able to use other equipment technology e.g photocopier, ipads have a working knowledge of relevant polices/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation
• have a working knowledge of national/foundation stage curriculum and other relevant learning programmes/strategies
• have an understanding of principles of child development and learning processes
• have the ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
• have the ability to relate well to children and adults work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities
• Experience of working with pupils who have complex needs

Responsibilities

• To work under the guidance of teaching/senior staff to undertake support programmes to enable access to learning for pupils, and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils.
• To support SEND provision and contribute to an inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

Numeracy skills

Literacy skills

ICT literacy

Teamwork

Communication with children

Education

NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant or equivalent

Training in literacy strategies / curriculum learning

Tools

IPads usage

Photocopier usage

Job description

Bilston Church of England Primary School is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 2 to join its SEND provision. You will work under supervision to support learning, assist teachers, and help pupils access education. Experience with children and ICT skills are essential, with training in relevant strategies preferred.

The role is term-time, 35 hours per week, starting ASAP with a closing date of 29 November 2026 and an interview week from 30 November 2026. Salary is NJC Grade 3 LLP 5-6, pro rata.