Teaching Assistant Level 2

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Birmingham is seeking a committed Level 2 Teaching Assistant to support pupils in class and small groups. The ideal candidate should have a strong academic background and excellent literacy and numeracy skills. Previous experience in a school or working with young people is advantageous. This role is positioned within a dedicated SEND team, focused on fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment.

Benefits

Access to a wide range of CPD courses

Use of a school laptop

Access to the local government pension scheme

Free on-site car parking

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Strong academic background with excellent literacy and numeracy skills.
• Experience of working in a school or with young people advantageous.
• Committed to supporting pupils to reach their potential.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in class, individually and in small groups.
• Provide high quality academic intervention and mentoring.
• Work closely with an experienced SEND team.

Skills

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Experience working with children

Education

GCSE Grade C or above in relevant subjects

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to support our pupils in class, individually and in small groups. You will be committed and enthusiastic about helping young people reach their potential. You will be joining an experienced, dedicated SEND team and will work closely with pupils to provide high quality academic intervention and mentoring to support learning and progress. You will be confident, with a talent for inspiring and encouraging others. Ideally you will have a strong academic background, with excellent literacy & numeracy skills (Grade C or above at GCSE or equivalent) in order to be able to offer dedicated and subject‑specific support. Previous experience of working in a school or SEND is advantageous, or alternatively any work supporting young people outside of the classroom.

Benefits

• A caring and happy community that always puts our young people first
• A supportive environment that takes an active interest in your professional development and personal wellbeing
• A highly supportive Senior Leadership Team
• Access to a wide range of CPD courses
• Use of a school laptop
• Access to the local government pension scheme
• 24 hours access to the Employee Assistance Programme
• A strong and supportive Governing Body
• Classrooms equipped with projection and interactive capabilities
• A well‑equ staffroom
• Free on‑site car parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Birmingham City Council reward scheme

Application Pack

Application packs are available from our school website: https://www.hodgehgs.bham.sch.uk/page/?title=Vacancies&pid=12

We do not accept CVs. Applications will only be considered if submitted with a fully completed application form.

Safer Recruitment

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre‑employment checks, including: enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. Safeguarding is our top priority. We encourage all applicants to review our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which outlines our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of students.

References

All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.

Short‑listed Candidates

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

Rehabilitation of Offenders

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2000. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Visit School

We encourage visits from prospective candidates to meet members of our school community and experience our school at first hand. If you would like to arrange a visit, please contact Mrs N. Panton via email: [e-mail]