Job Description

Job Introduction

Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Due to one of our committed members of staff moving on, the Governors are looking to appoint an outstanding Level 2 Teaching Assistant who is enthusiastic, highly motivated and passionate about making a difference and helping to improve the learning opportunities for our children.


This is an exciting opportunity to join a team which is ambitious for the success of all, where children have positive attitudes and a love of learning and where staff are valued and well supported by parents and governors.


You will be working within one of our Inclusion Hubs

Salary:

Grade 3

Hours:

32.5 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks)

Closing date:

Friday 5 September 2025

Start Date:

As soon as possible

You will need to demonstrate

Your ability to work as part of a very enthusiastic team.


Experience of working with children with SEND


Commitment, flexibility and energy.


Excellent behaviour management skills.


A knowledge of the EYFS/ Key Stage 1 & 2 National Curriculum and assessment.


EYFS Qualification is desirable


Willing to undertake suitable training for your own professional development.


Happy to support the ethos of the school.

Your responsibilities will include:

Providing support to pupils to achieve learning goals e.g. leading phonic sessions.


Providing support to pupils with SEND - You will be based in our Inclusion Hub working with children who have a range of complex needs


Assisting the teacher with the planning of learning activities.


Assisting in maintaining classroom discipline through the implementation of the school's behaviour management strategies.


Assisting with the day-to-day routines of a classroom including the preparation of resources.


Assisting the teacher in monitoring pupils' responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed.


Visits to the school are welcomed in September.


We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.


All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.


Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.


Effective from September 2022, KCSIE states as part of the shortlisting process schools and colleges should consider carrying out on-line searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an on-line check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to or at interview.


N.B., We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications.


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