Teaching Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Tamworth is seeking enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join their dedicated team. You will work with students with special educational needs, helping them develop their abilities and confidence. This position is permanent, term-time only, and requires an NVQ3 or equivalent qualification. The school offers a supportive environment, excellent resources, and a focus on staff well-being. Salary ranges from £19,722 pa, with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee benefits - My Staff Shop and Cycle to Work Scheme

Continuing Professional Development

Qualifications

• NVQ3 or equivalent qualification and experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs.

Responsibilities

• Help children with a range of special educational needs learn and develop.
• Collaborate with teaching staff and specialists to support students.
• Create a supportive environment to enhance students' self-esteem.

Skills

Experience with children with Special Educational Needs

Excellent interpersonal skills

Creativity and enthusiasm

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ3 or equivalent qualification

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Two Rivers High School

Our school meets the needs of 287 pupils with special needs including ADHD, autism, speech, language and communication difficulties and social & emotional difficulties. Re-awarded in March 2024, Two Rivers High School is an Outstanding School for pupils with Special Educational Needs.

Purpose of the role

You’ll be working with children and young people with a range of special educational need – to help them learn, develop their abilities and raise their self-esteem. It can be a tough journey, but the positive steps forward will make up for it. As a Teaching Assistant at Two Rivers High School you will get all the support you need to succeed, from Teaching staff, SLT, in-house specialists and therapy professionals. Your colleagues will be the best at what they do, the school environment will be well resourced and we will be supporting you, to help you to build a rewarding career.

Due to expansion Two Rivers High School are looking to recruit 3 x Teaching Assistant posts on permanent basis to join our excellent team, on a 32.5 hour per week contract, term time only. Required to start as soon as possible.

32.5hrs/week: Monday-Friday (Term time only)

Salary range: £25,989-£27,254 (FTE 37 hours)

£19,722 pa (actual salary)

Key Requirements

• NVQ3 or equivalent qualification and experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has high standards and expectations of themselves and the children
• Is creative, enthusiastic and has a positive ‘can do’ approach
• Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a dedicated, hardworking team
• Has excellent interpersonal skills

What the school offers its staff

• A welcoming, stimulating and supportive environment
• A focus on staff well-being with staff social events and well-being counsellor
• A well established and supportive induction programme for all staff
• Continuing Professional Development
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employee benefits - My Staff Shop and Cycle to Work Scheme
• Excellent resources, programs and technology to support learning in school
• A highly professional team who would welcome you on board
• A large and expanding school with high standards and an ambitious desire to better the lives of our pupils and impact further on our wider community.

Further details about the role

Interested in joining us?
Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our team. We look forward to meeting interested candidates and strongly encourage you to visit the school. To arrange a visit please telephone the school Office on 01827 426124.

Closing Date for application: 14th January 2026.

Interviews will take place week commencing: to be confirmed

To apply for this position please download the application form below in the 'Available Documents' section. All completed applications should be returned directly to: [e-mail]

This school is 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 position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form. In addition, for shortlisted candidates an online search (including social media) will be conducted as part of schools’ due diligence in line with KCSIE (Keeping Children Safe in Education).

Commitment to safeguarding
Endeavour Multi Academy Trust SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT FOR SAFER RECRUITMENT Please see separate attached document.