Teaching Assistant Level 2; Temporary

Watling Street Primary School

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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 2026 (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.

This is a temporary contract which may be extended subject to a budget review. We offer support and an induction programme for all new staff, and a commitment to continued professional development.

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.

Job Description, Person Specification and Application forms are available from the school website:

Closing Date:
Friday 30th January 2026 12 noon

Interviews:
Thursday 5th February 2026

Start date: ASAP

Please return completed application forms to dwel

Please note we are unable to accept CVs