Teaching Assistant Level 2

The St John Paul Ii Multi Academy; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Maryvale Catholic Primary School is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 2 to join our friendly team. This part-time role (0.8 FTE) supports pupils aged 3–11, assists with intervention and booster groups, and provides aid to pupils with SEND within the classroom.

The successful candidate will work as part of a team, build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents, and may benefit from knowledge of Read Write Inc. (RWI) phonics to support early literacy development.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEND and strategies to support pupils one-to-one and in small groups.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils aged 3 to 11 across the classroom.
• Assist with intervention and booster groups to meet individual needs.
• Support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.

Job description

Teaching Assistant Level 2 at Maryvale Catholic Primary School

• Job Reference: EDV/2026/MCPS/77825
• Location: Old Oscott Hill, Kingstanding, Birmingham, West Midlands, B44 9AG
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Contract Term: Part-Time
• Salary: £24,796.00 - £26,824.00 Annually (FTE)
• Grade: Grade 2
• Hours Per Week: 26
• Closing Date: Midday, Mon 14th Sep, 2026
• Start Date: As soon as possible
• Positions Available: 1
• Interview Date(s): TBC

About this Role

The St John Paul II Multi Academy is a highly successful Catholic Multi Academy encompassing eleven Primary Schools and two Secondary Schools. Our schools are located in the northern area of Birmingham, Tamworth and Lichfield.

The ethos of St John Paul II Multi Academy is Catholic and was founded by the Catholic Church to provide education for children of Catholic families. As a Catholic Multi Academy, we aim to provide a Catholic education for all our pupils. It is essential that the Catholic character of the school's education be fully supported by all staff within the multi academy. We therefore hope that all staff will give their full, unreserved and positive support for the aims and ethos of the St John Paul II Multi Academy.

We are seeking to recruit a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant Level 2 to join our friendly and supportive team. This is an important post that will help us meet the needs of our growing number of disadvantaged pupils, support intervention and booster groups, and provide assistance to pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) within the classroom.

The successful candidate will:

• Be confident working with children aged 3 to 11 years.
• Have experience of, or a good understanding of, SEND and strategies to support pupils both on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.
• Work effectively as part of a team while also demonstrating initiative.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
• Have an understanding of Read Write Inc. (RWI) Phonics, which would be beneficial for this role.

This role would suit someone looking to work 0.8 FTE as a Teaching Assistant and who is flexible, enthusiastic, and committed to helping children achieve their full potential.