Experienced KS2 Teaching Assistant
Bentley West Primary School, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 0EQ10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible.
Closing date
15 March 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
5 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £27,254.00 - £33,699.00 Annually (FTE) Birmingham Grade 3, SCP 9 - 22, Salary will be worked out pro-rata - term time only and according to experieince
Experienced KS2 Teaching Assistant job summary
Bentley West Primary School
Experienced KS2 Level 3 Teaching Assistant
32.5 hours per week, term time only
Bentley West Primary School, Monmouth Road, Bentley, Walsall, WS2 0JN
Pay: Grade 3, SCP 9-22, £27,254-£33,699 Full Time Equivalent.
Salary will be worked out pro-rata- term time only and according to experience.
Email: cath.keats@bwp.leightrust.co.uk
To start as soon as possible
Join our passionate team and make a real difference! We’re offering an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic Experienced KS2 Teaching Assistant to join us and help enhance the vibrant learning environment at our school. If you’re passionate about supporting children’s development, fostering curiosity, and contributing to a caring and inspiring community, we’d love to hear from you.
We wish to appoint an Experienced KS2 Teaching Assistant who;
Has previous paid experience of working in a school in KS2 as a Teaching Assistant
Already holds a relevant level 3 qualification
Has some experience of working with children with a variety of needs
Has a proven track record of contributing to the raising of standards in a school
Demonstrates a good understanding of child development and the learning process
Has experience of and the ability to deal positively with children, parents and other professionals who are involved in the children’s education
Is enthusiastic and willing to motivate and inspire our children
Is flexible to the needs of the children and have a commitment to their wellbeing and development
Has a commitment to working strategically as part of a team to improve standards in teaching and learning
Be a positive role model in school
In return we can offer:
An opportunity to have a very rewarding role in the lives of our wonderful children
The chance to transform lives and make a vital contribution to families
A hardworking and supportive staff team
Personalised CPD packages and the opportunity to learn from a wide range of professionals
A highly supportive senior leadership team
In return we are committed to offering high quality support, personalised continuing professional development, a creative and flexible approach to the curriculum and a supportive leadership.
Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 15th March 2026.
Shortlisting: Wednesday 16th March 2026.
Interviews: Wednesday 25th March 2026.
Informal visits to the school are welcome, please call Mrs Cath Keats on 01922 720792 or email cath.keats@bwp.leightrust.co.uk to make an appointment.
Only applications done on MyNewTerm will be accepted.
Safer Recruitment
In line with our commitment to safeguarding, the successful candidate will be required to provide their original birth certificate as part of our comprehensive pre-employment identity and vetting checks.
Equal Opportunities, Safeguarding & Child Protection
Bentley West Primary believes that its workforce should reflect the local community and that all groups within the community should have equal access to the Trust’s employment opportunities. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Safeguarding Commitment
Safeguarding is our top priority. We encourage all applicants to review our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which outlines our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of students.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.
The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work.
References
All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references
Short-listed Candidates
An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates
Rehabilitation of Offenders
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.
Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.
Immigration Act
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore, the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Bentley West Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 470 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Bentley West Primary School website
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