Teaching Assistant Level 2

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Walsall; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Walsall is looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support young learners with complex Special Educational Needs. This role involves working collaboratively with educators and contributing to classroom activities. Candidates should be positive, flexible, and able to communicate effectively with students and staff. The position offers full-time or part-time hours specifically during term time and requires an understanding of child-focused education.

Qualifications

• Child-focused and possesses unconditional positive regard for complex learners.
• Comfortable working in effective teams and contributing to planning and assessment activities.
• Excellent communication skills with parents, agencies, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support the Headteacher and the teaching team in classroom activities.
• Contribute to the planning and assessment of educational activities.
• Work with young people with Special Educational Needs.

Skills

Child-focused communication

Initiative

Team collaboration

Trustworthiness

Flexibility

Job description

Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

Location: Old Hall School, Bentley Lane, Walsall, WS2 7LU

Old Hall School – The Nest, Pinfold Street, Darlaston, WS10 8SY

Accountable to: Headteacher, Head of School, Assistant Head Teachers

Contract: Full time or part time (32.5 hours per week for full time). Term Time Only, Permanent contract. 08:30 – 15:30 working hours only (Part time consideration full days only).

Salary: Grade 5: SCP 12-17 (£21,701.85 – £23,541.33 per annum, prorata for part time). £14.82 – £16.08 per hour.

Applicant Profile

• Are child focused and have unconditional positive regard for complex learners.
• Will be comfortable working as part of and contributing to effective teams.
• Are capable of supporting and contributing to planning and assessment activities.
• Can work with initiative in a busy environment.
• Are an excellent communicator, with parents, agencies and staff.
• Are trustworthy, self‑motivated and have a strong sense of responsibility.
• Are willing or have already undertaken all relevant training for the role.
• Are reliable, flexible and good‑humoured.

Due to continued growth of the school, we wish to appoint a Teaching Assistant who has positivity, unconditional positive regard, and a passion for the teaching and learning of those with complex Special Educational Needs.

This role should appeal to you if you are confident in your ability to combine creative support of delivery in the classroom with a child‑focused and nurture‑based approach.

Old Hall School is a specialist setting in Walsall providing education to young people at EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, all of whom have a variety of SEND complexities. The post holder will be joining our vibrant team as we move forward and refine our excellence in nurturing, developing and shaping young lives.

You would be required to work at either of our school sites.

Closing Date: Thursday 29th January 2026 – 12 noon

Interviews: WC 9th February 2026

Start date: As soon as possible

Please return a completed application form and covering letter to [e-mail]. Only electronic applications can be considered at the current time.

Old Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and young people. Our safeguarding and child protection policy can be found on our website https://www.oldhallschool.co.uk/policies.

The successful applicant will therefore be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check. Old Hall will also complete a social media check as part of the recruitment process.

We encourage applications from all sectors of the community to reflect our diverse student population.