Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Christ Church CofE Primary School, Bilston, West Midlands, WV14 8YB

22 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  28 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  6 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £15,174.05 - £15,762.38 Annually (Actual)

Level 2 Teaching Assistant job summary

We are looking to appoint Four Level 2 Teaching assistants at Christ Church CofE Primary School. The start date for this role will be Tuesday 1st December 2026. This will be a permanent role, 25 hours a week, term time only.

This role is paid at Grade 3 SCP 4-5, Actual salary £15174.05 - £15762.38

The successful candidate must be passionate about working with young children.  We wish to appoint a teaching assistant who is conscientious and compassionate and has high expectations and aspirations for all pupils. We are looking for someone who: 

• Has a good understanding of child development and pedagogy 

• Has high expectations and aspirations for children in their care 

• Is able to motivate and inspire pupils through both 1:1 and small group work 

• Is enthusiastic, resourceful and committed to ensuring the highest possible standards of pupil achievement and personal development, supporting every child to flourish in all aspects of their life 

• Has experience of the needs and support strategies required to engage and motivate children in their learning 

• Is willing to contribute to the life of our school and our community 

• Has a commitment to their own personal and professional development 

• Is able to work effectively as part of a team 

 This is an exciting opportunity to join a fantastic team which shares an ambition to provide the best possible environment in which to educate our children.  In return we can offer: 

• A highly supportive induction period 

• Enthusiastic and friendly children who are keen to learn 

• Excellent opportunities for professional development 

• An opportunity to be a member of our exceptionally supportive, knowledgeable and dedicated staff team 

• High expectations for children and staff 

 

Online Checks 

In line with KCSIE (Keeping children Safe in Education) 2026 we will complete online searches (including publicly available social media profiles) as part of our due diligence on all shortlisted candidates. If anything is identified as part of these checks they will be discussed with you at interview. If any safeguarding concerns are identified we reserve the right to withdraw your application. 

 

Elements Diocesan Learning Trust, and Christ Church C of E Primary School, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and clearances, including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered 'protected' and do not need to be disclosed to employers and, if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. More information can be found here: 

Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) 

 

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

About Christ Church CofE Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 557 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Christ Church CofE Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/christ-church-cofe-primary-school-wv14-8yb

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