Teaching Assistant Level 2 — Growth & CPD Opportunities

Oakwood School; Walsall; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on everyday purchases

Health plan (UK Health Care)

Cycle to work scheme

Blue Light Card access

Job summary

Oakwood School in Walsall is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 2 to support pupils with complex educational needs. You will work under supervision of teaching and senior staff to assist with learning activities and personal care as required.

Join a dedicated team in a setting focused on bespoke learning, ICT-enabled teaching and safeguarding. The role involves planning support, monitoring progress and promoting inclusion across the classroom.

Qualifications

• Experience with ICT to support learning in classrooms.
• Familiarity with teaching support tools and learning technologies.
• Understanding of policies and safeguarding basics.
• Knowledge of early years/national foundation stage learning objectives.
• Awareness of child development concepts and assessment basics.
• Ability to reflect on learning needs and seek opportunities.
• Ability to work well with children and adults in a team.
• Commitment to equality and inclusive practice.
• Experience working with children of relevant age.
• Solid numeracy and literacy foundations.
• Completion of TDA induction or equivalent training.
• NVQ Level 2 in STLL or equivalent qualification/experience.
• Training in learning strategies (e.g., literacy).
• Willingness to undertake first aid training as needed.

Responsibilities

• Work under instruction and guidance to support pupils' learning and development.
• Supervise pupils with SEND, ensuring safety and access to activities.
• Assist with Individual Education Plans and Behaviour Plans.
• Build positive relationships with pupils according to their needs.
• Promote inclusion and independence and positive interactions.
• Provide feedback on progress under teacher direction.
• Attend to pupils' personal needs and welfare as required.
• Support an orderly, supportive learning environment.
• Assist with planning activities and using strategies to achieve goals.
• Monitor responses to activities and record progress as directed.
• Provide regular feedback to teachers on achievement and issues.
• Encourage positive behaviour and manage conflicts per policy.
• Build relationships with parents and carers.
• Deliver structured activities and adapt as pupils respond.
• Support ICT use and develop pupil competence with technology.
• Prepare and maintain equipment and learning resources.
• Comply with safeguarding, health and safety and data protection.
• Contribute to school ethos and attend meetings and training.
• Support supervision before/after school and at lunchtime.
• Accompany staff and pupils on visits and trips under supervision.

Skills

Effective ICT to support learning

Video equipment usage

Photocopier usage

Policies and legislation awareness

Curriculum knowledge (foundations)

Child development understanding

Self-evaluation and learning

Teamwork in classroom

Equality of opportunity awareness

Experience with children

Numeracy and literacy basics

TDA induction completion

NVQ Level 2 in STLL

Literacy learning strategies

First aid training willingness

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools

Tools

Video equipment

Photocopier

Job description

Oakwood School in Walsall is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 2 to support pupils with complex educational needs. You will work under supervision of teaching and senior staff to assist with learning activities and personal care as required.

Join a dedicated team in a setting focused on bespoke learning, ICT-enabled teaching and safeguarding. The role involves planning support, monitoring progress and promoting inclusion across the classroom.