Teaching Assistant Level 2

St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Leadership focus on outcomes

Caring and supportive team environment

Dedicated staff and Governors

Evolving MAC involvement

Children who value learning

Job summary

St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School invites applications for a Teaching Assistant Level 2. The post is permanent, 32.5 hours per week, term-time with inset days, located at Arran Way, Smiths Wood, B36 0QE. Start ASAP. A supportive team and a Catholic ethos underpin the role.

We offer a competitive salary and a collaborative leadership team focused on improving outcomes for our children. Apply by the closing date in the job posting.

Qualifications

• Qualified Level 2 Teaching Assistant
• Experience across Key Stage One and Two
• Be dedicated to continuing professional development
• Be committed to promoting Catholic ethos of the school

Skills

Passion for pupil outcomes

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Job description

Our Lady and All Saints Catholic Multi Academy

Teaching Assistant Level 2

Salary: Band B (FTE £24,796 - £25,583) Actual salary (£18,671-£19,264)

Permanent

32.5 hours per week (term time plus inset days)

St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School

Arran Way, Smiths Wood, B36 0QE

Start Date: ASAP

Our Lady and All Saints Catholic Multi Academy Company (“the MAC”) was formed in April 2021 and comprises of 12 Catholic Primary Schools and 2 Catholic Secondary School across the Birmingham, Solihull, and Warwickshire areas.

St John the Baptist is a welcoming school, where all staff work tirelessly and care hugely for our wonderful, well-behaved children. We are seeking to appoint a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated, caring and hard‑working team.

We can offer:

• A competitive salary
• A leadership team whose focus is on improving outcomes for our children
• A caring and supportive team environment
• An enthusiastic, hardworking and dedicated team of staff and committed Governors
• An opportunity to work in a successful school who is part of an evolving and growing MAC
• Children who value learning are eager, responsive, and well-behaved children

The successful candidate will:

• Be a qualified Level 2 Teaching assistant
• A passion for improving outcomes for pupils
• Be motivated to be part of our dedicated team
• Experience across Key Stage One and Two
• Is dedicated to continuing their own professional development
• Be committed to promoting the Catholic ethos of our school.

For further information regarding this post, or would be interested in a school visit please contact school office on Tel: [phone] or through the school office email on [e-mail]

Closing Date: Friday 16th October 2026 10.00am

*Interview Date: Wednesday 21st October 2026

St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, part of Our Lady and All Saints Multi Academy Company, has a responsibility for and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups. All employees and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) and where relevant, a childcare disqualification check. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including two suitable references, evidence of Right to Work, Medical Clearance and where applicable a prohibition check and evidence of qualifications. All successful candidates will be required to present their birth certificate along with evidence of any name changes.

This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Further information can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

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

An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short‑listed candidates.

*Please note the MAC reserve the right to change this date.