Teaching Assistant / Greenfield Primary

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Dudley; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenfield Primary is seeking a caring, enthusiastic Teaching Assistant (Level 2) to join our school team on a fixed-term maternity cover basis. You will work under the SENCO and teachers to support pupils, including those with special educational needs, to access learning and develop confidence.

You will support individuals and small groups, promote positive behaviour, assist with activities and help create an engaging classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Candidates should hold, or be willing to work towards, an NVQ Level 2 qualification.
• Experience supporting pupils, including those with special educational needs, is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals and small groups to access learning.
• Promote positive behaviour and a calm, safe classroom environment.
• Assist with learning activities and resources preparation.
• Help create engaging, supportive learning environments for all pupils.

Skills

Caring

Enthusiastic

Motivated

Supporting pupils

Promoting positive behaviour

Education

NVQ Level 2 qualification

Job description

Greenfield Primary are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and motivated Teaching Assistant (Level 2) to join our dedicated school team. Working under the guidance of the SENCO and classroom teachers, you will support pupils, including those with special educational needs, to access learning, develop confidence and achieve their full potential.

The role involves supporting individuals and small groups, promoting positive behaviour, assisting with learning activities, and helping to create an engaging classroom environment. Candidates should hold, or be willing to work towards, an NVQ Level 2 qualification. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in children's lives. This is a fixed term role to cover maternity leave.

Greenfield Primary School joined Dudley Academies Trust in November 2025 and has 280 children on roll. Our environment is a very caring, nurturing one, where we value the learning and achievements of everyone – because everyone can grow in a Greenfield! While teaching can be very challenging and there is always lots to do, we all strive together and support each other to continually improve and be the best that we can be.Our vision is to develop respectful, resilient and happy children who achieve their full potential. We will achieve this by providing a learning environment that is aspirational, collaborative and safe; one in which all children can thrive.

We believe ‘Everyone can grow in a Greenfield!’ Everyone here does their best to make sure that each and every pupil is provided all the educational opportunities that will enable them to reach their maximum potential and prepare them well for the next stage of their lives.

With three primary schools having joined the Trust so far, we aim to offer a route from Nursery and Reception all the way through to the A Levels, T Levels, vocational courses, apprenticeships and degree-level courses offered by our sponsor, Dudley College of Technology. Each of our secondary academies has been judged as ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ for Personal Development by Ofsted, and we are determined to continue making a huge difference to the prospects for local youngsters.

We welcome school visits. Please ring or email the school office, on 01384 882530 or [e-mail], to arrange this.

Closing date for this role is Thursday 24th September 2026 - we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised.

All successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced disclosure and barring service check and children and adults barred list checks, where the applicant will be employed in a regulated activity.

Dudley Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, including disabled, and black and ethnic minority applicants.