Teaching Assistant

Two Rivers High School; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing counsellor

Induction programme

CPD

LGPS

Staff Shop benefits

Cycle to Work

Modern resources & technology

Supportive team

Job summary

Two Rivers High School is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support children and young people with a range of special educational needs. You will work with teaching staff, SLT, in-house specialists and therapy professionals to help learners develop and build confidence.

The ideal candidate holds an NVQ3 or equivalent qualification and has experience working with SEND. You will contribute to a collaborative team, uphold high standards and support pupil wellbeing.

Qualifications

• NVQ3 or equivalent qualification and experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs.
• High standards and expectations of yourself and pupils.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with staff.

Responsibilities

• Support learning and development of children with special educational needs.
• Help raise pupils' self-esteem and confidence.
• Collaborate with teaching staff and therapy professionals to implement learning plans.
• Contribute to a welcoming and stimulating learning environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Creativity

Enthusiasm

Education

NVQ3 or equivalent qualification

Job description

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

• High standards and expectations of yourself and pupils
• Is creative, enthusiastic and has a positive 'can do' approach
• Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a dedicated, hardworking team
• Has excellent interpersonal skills

Reasons to join Two Rivers High School

Examples of some key feedback from our existing staff (surveyed January 2026 - 94% response rate)

• 99 % have a positive working relationship with their line manager
• 100% enjoy their working relationship with colleagues
• 98% feel they have the flexibility to decide how to approach their work
• 97% feel supported by their line manager in busy times
• 100% feel they have contributed to the success of our school.

We can offer:

• 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.