Teaching Assistant

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant at a nurturing First School with a supportive community. You will play a key role in helping children from age 2 to 9 thrive academically and socially. We are looking for a dedicated individual to support teaching and learning in our vibrant classroom environment.

Benefits

Supportive teaching team

Friendly and hardworking staff

Supportive parents and carers

Purpose-built facilities

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a school setting.
• Ability to support children with individual needs.
• Commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support Quality First Teaching in the classroom.
• Work with individuals or small groups of children.
• Manage behavior effectively.

Skills

Supporting individual needs

Understanding of National Curriculum

Knowledge of speech and language development

GCSE English and Maths graded A-C/5 or above

Team player

Working knowledge of safeguarding practices

Education

Level 2 NVQ in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Job Start Date: 1st September 2025

Contract end date: 31st August 2026

Salary: TA2 Points 5-6,£18,150.21 - £18,437.95 per annum

30 hours 50 minutes per week, 8.40am – 3.20pm, Monday – Friday with 30 minutes unpaid lunch.

Age range 2 – 9 years

This could be the Teaching Assistant job you have been waiting for! The year group has not been decided yet: we are awaiting to meet you first and celebrate your strengths.

We are a two-form entry First School with the most fabulous Nursery taking children from aged 2 years.

With a Connected Curriculum being embedded, a staff team focused on Quality First Teaching and a culture of togetherness - this is a wonderful school to work in and a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to make a difference.

Our school is nestled in the heart of a wonderful village with an incredibly supportive parent community. The PTA are established and our community counts.

Children talk about our school being ‘respectful and kind’. They say that “everyone is welcome here” and they know that we respect each other and our community, work hard and enjoy friendships. In assembly, children said they go to ‘the school of kindness!’

With a year of change behind us – phonics, implementing the CUSP curriculum and other schemes such as The Story Project for PHSE, we are ready for a new Teaching Assistant to work with us for one year (with a view to making permanent).

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant, who believes that a successful school can dance between an ambitious, progressive curriculum and nurturing humanity, wellness and workload, so that every member of our school community flourishes.

We are seeking an ambitious and motivated Teaching Assistant who is determined to give children the very best education and who will inspire our school community, uphold our mission to help every individual and live our values.

Essentially, the Teaching Assistant will support Quality First Teaching in the classroom, delivered by the Class Teacher. They will also work with small groups of children and a 1-1 basis to ensure every child thrives.

We are seeking someone who:

• Holds Level 2 NVQ in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent.
• Has experience of supporting individual needs.
• Has recent experience of working within a school setting and a knowledge of the National Curriculum.
• Has an understanding of how children learn, including speech and language development, early reading and writing skills, phonics and emotional/social development.
• Demonstrates a good level of English and Maths, with GCSE qualification graded A-C/5 or above.
• Has the ability to confidently follow planning and adapt where necessary to support children’s individual needs.
• Has experience in delivering intervention programmes for groups and individuals.
• Is a team player, who is committed to their own professional development
• Has working knowledge of safeguarding practices.

We are able to offer:

• Wonderful children who love to learn
• A supportive teaching team of teachers, support and wider staff all working together in harmony
• A supportive, friendly and hardworking staff team and Governing Body
• A strong leadership team who understand how to move the school forward
• Supportive parents and carers
• A fantastic, purpose-built PFI building shared with Alvechurch Middle School and Alvechurch Library

The successful candidate will support the school by:

• Working with individuals or small groups of children.
• Supporting teachers to ensure specific children are making progress.
• Keeping all children safe.
• Engaging children in learning opportunities.
• Managing behaviour effectively.
• Having high standards and expectations of all children.

Crown Meadow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 9th July

An application form and further details are available from our school website www.crownmeadow.worcs.sch.uk or by contacting Anita Heath, PA/Office Manager at [e-mail]