Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Ryders Hayes School, Walsall, West Midlands, WS3 4HX

2 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  8 July 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  1 July 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Term time only 31.25 hours a week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,404 - £27,269
• Pay scale: SCP 4 - 11

What skills and experience we're looking for

Qualifications, Skills, Experience & Knowledge

To hold Maths and English GCSE grades 4 or above

Previous experience working with children in a school or childcare setting

Commitment to ongoing professional development

A basic understanding of safeguarding and child protection (training will be provided)

Strong communication skills – both written and verbal

Ability to build positive relationships with children and adults

Willingness to follow instructions and take initiative when appropriate

Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion in a school setting

To be flexible and adaptable

High expectations for yourself and our pupils

To be a good role model for pupils and colleagues

To be a team player

To champion our high standards of pupil behaviour and expectations of good character

To uphold the inclusive principles that are integral to our ethos

Ability to plan and deliver creative and engaging activities.

Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with children, parents, and staff

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you: ● A welcoming, supportive team and a caring school community ● A commitment to your professional development with access to high-quality training and opportunities for career progression. ● Flexible working patterns where possible to support work-life balance. ● The opportunity to make a real difference to children’s lives every day. ● A school and Trust culture that prioritises staff wellbeing, inclusion and psychological safety. ● Supportive leadership and colleagues who value teamwork and collaboration. ● Access to Trust-wide initiatives, networks and staff benefits. ● A well-resourced learning environment that promotes curiosity, creativity and excellence.

Commitment to safeguarding

At Ryders Hayes we take Safeguarding very seriously and expect all staff, visitors and parents to comply with our safeguarding expectations.

We are committed to safeguarding children and young people and we expect everyone who works in our school to share this commitment.

Adults in our school take all welfare concerns seriously and encourage children and young people to talk to us about anything that may worry them.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs are not accepted.

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.

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Recruitment_Privacy_Notice.docx.pdf - 381 KB (opens in new tab)

Level 2 Teaching Assistant Candidate Pack.pdf - 3.13 MB (opens in new tab)

About Ryders Hayes School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 450 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ryders Hayes School website
• Email address: r.johal@ryders-hayes.co.uk
• Phone number: 01922 683008
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ryders-hayes-school

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Arranging a visit to Ryders Hayes School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email r.johal@ryders-hayes.co.uk.

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