Teaching Assistant Level 2 (TV12726)

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Walsall; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs) lists a Teaching Assistant Level 2 role at Watling Street Primary School, Brownhills, Walsall. The post is 25 hours per week, term time only, and temporary until July 2027, with work 1:1 for SEN pupils under EHCPs.

The successful candidate will join a dedicated team, support pupils with diverse backgrounds, and undergo Enhanced DBS and online checks prior to interview. Closing date 18 Sept 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with additional needs (SEN) in a school setting.
• Patience, resilience and a calm, flexible approach to working with children.
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow the EHCP plan where required.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to SEN pupils as part of EHCPs.
• Contribute to pupils' learning, safety and wellbeing within the classroom.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff to implement programmes.

Skills

1:1 support

SEN experience

Patience

Team player

Job description

Teaching Assistant Level 2 (Temporary)

Location: Watling Street Primary School, Watling Street, Brownhills, Walsall, WS8 7LW

Hours: 25 hours a week, term time only, G4 (SCP 7-11) £15,344.34 - £16,354.98 per annum

Type of Contract: Temporary until July 2027 (may be extended subject to budget review)

If you…

• Are committed to helping and supporting pupils from all backgrounds
• Have the capacity, drive, passion and energy to succeed
• Are a positive role model
• Have patience and a good sense of humour

… we would like to meet you.

We are seeking to appoint a kind, caring, flexible and hardworking person to join our dedicated team of Teaching Assistants to support our pupils. The successful candidate will be working 1:1 with SEN pupils, as part of their Educational Health Care Plans (EHCP). You will have the opportunity to work alongside our well-structured and supportive staff to help all our children enjoy, learn and achieve success. The ability to work as part of a team and under your own initiatives is important. The successful candidate must be patient, calm and flexible in their working practices.

The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. The successful applicant will therefore be in possession of an Enhanced DBS certificate. Online checks will also be completed on all shortlisted candidates prior to interview. We encourage applications from all sectors of the community to reflect our diverse pupil population.

Closing Date: Friday 18th September 2026 at 12 noon

Interviews: Tuesday 22nd September 2026

Start date: ASAP