Teaching Assistant Level 2 (TA2)

The Polesworth School; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

The Polesworth School is seeking two Teaching Assistants, Level 2, to support teaching and learning under supervision of the responsible teacher. You will work with individuals or groups and assist in providing for general care, safety and welfare of students.

The role is 30 hours a week during term time (39 weeks per year) with salary Range £18,286 to £19,801 depending on pay award. We value strong communication and organisational skills and offer a supportive induction within a caring school

Qualifications

• Good communication and organisational skills are essential.
• The role involves supporting teaching and learning under supervision and assisting with welfare of students.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support teaching and learning with individuals or groups.
• Provide general care, safety and welfare of students under supervision.

Skills

Good communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Teaching Assistant Level 2 (2 posts)

Are you looking for your next challenge? Would you like to join a school where relationships are key and contribute to a caring and nurturing environment where young people flourish under the guidance of a dedicated and professional team of staff?

30 hours a week term time only (39 weeks per year)

Grade F Points 6-11 - £18,286 -£19,801 (actual salary - pay award pending)

We are seeking to appoint two Teaching Assistants, Level 2, to join us as soon as possible. The postholders will, under the overall supervision of the responsible teacher, assist and support teaching and learning, working with individuals or groups and assist in the providing for general care, safety and welfare of students.

What we offer:

• We have a great deal of experience in the further development of our staff.
• Our appraisal approach is one of coaching under the banner of ‘Growing Great People’.
• We offer a supportive and welcoming environment with an excellent induction programme.
• We pride ourselves on our relationships across our school community - ‘Staff are proud to work at Polesworth and staff retention is high’ (Ofsted, 2023).
• ‘There is a respectful and caring culture across the school’ (Ofsted, 2023).

We are seeking a passionate and driven individual with good communication and organisational skills and a desire to make a difference to the lives of our pupils and their communities.

Next Steps

If you have any questions about this opportunity please contact us via e-mail, [e-mail].

The Polesworth School is part of The Community Academies Trust, a multi-academy trust with the express purpose of transforming schools in community Hubs, through applying a holistic view of education.

Closing date for applications is: 9.00 am on Thursday 15th October 2026. Interviews will take place shortly thereafter.

The Trust Child Protection Policies and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Statement can be found at: https://www.communityacademiestrust.org/en-GB/trust-information.

Community Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Community Academies Trust is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offender Act 1974. We expect all staff to share our safeguarding commitments and to undergo appropriate safer recruitment checks, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the standards which flows from Community Academies Trust vision and values. The role is covered by part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Community Academies Trust supports Equal Opportunities Employment.

Community Academies Trust Company Registration No. 0747273-6