Teaching Assistant (additional needs)

St Michael's CofE Primary Academy; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Job summary

St Michael's CofE Primary Academy in Wolverhampton is seeking a caring and thoughtful Teaching Assistant to support Year 2 pupils and contribute to a loving classroom environment. You will help children learn, model respectful behaviour, and collaborate with staff to uphold the school’s Christian ethos.

The role is 32.5 hours per week, temporary for the spring term starting January 2027, with opportunities for ongoing professional development and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Passionate about children’s learning and making a difference.
• Caring and compassionate approach in supporting pupils.
• Ability to engage in positive behaviour management and restorative practice.
• Creative, flexible, and enthusiastic professional willing to learn.

Skills

Caring

Teamwork

Communication

Restorative practice

Job description

We are seeking a caring and thoughtful Teaching Assistant to work in our forward-looking school, in Year 2.

We would welcome applications from people who:

• Are passionate about children's learning and determined to make a difference
• Are caring and compassionate
• Can engage in positive behaviour management and a restorative practice approach
• Are a creative, flexible, committed and enthusiastic professional
• Can work effectively as part of a team and on their own initiative
• Can demonstrate excellent communication skills with children, colleagues, parents/carers and other professionals
• Is excited and motivated by new challenges
• Is willing to be part of the school team and go the extra mile
• Is willing to support our distinctly Christian vision and values
• Is willing to complete continuing professional development.

We are a welcoming, outstanding, Church of England Primary School where everyone is valued as a child of God.

Required for January 2027, the position is offered at 32.5hrs per week, temporary for the spring term only.