Teaching Assistant

Delves Infant School, Walsall, West Midlands, WS5 4PU

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  27 February 2026 at 4pm

• Date listed

  6 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £19,635.00 - £21,261.00 Annually (Actual)

Teaching Assistant job summary

Delves Infant and Nursery School

Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Permanent

Pay Grade: G4 SCP 006-011 Pro Rata to hours worked

(Actual Salary £19635-£21261 per year)

32.5 hours per week: daily 8.30am - 3.30pm (1/2-hour lunch break)

Term time only plus 5 training days

Required as soon as possible

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed member of staff to join our outstanding school. The successful candidate will initially be working under the supervision of the SENCO and our SEN lead teacher and will have responsibility for working with children with additional educational needs from across the Infant and Nursery school. The successful candidate will join an established and dedicated team of SEN specialists who work together each day to ensure the needs of children with additional needs from across the school are met both within the classroom and within our in-school provisions.

We are looking to appoint a creative and inspirational member of staff who is passionate about SEN and highly motivated to deliver outstanding provision. We believe that it is our responsibility to ensure pupils have the very best opportunities to fulfill their potential and develop strong self-belief.

In return, we will offer you; a happy and caring environment where individuals are respected and valued. The opportunity to work as part of a very supportive team of SEN specialists within the wider team of friendly and approachable staff. Continued professional development and incredibly enthusiastic children.

If you feel you have the drive and passion we’re looking for and want to make a real difference to young children’s aspirations, then we would like to meet you.

If you would like to look around, please contact the school office on 01922 720754.
Application form and further details are available from My New Term or our school website - www.delvesinfantschool.co.uk or by emailing postbox@delvesinfantschool.co.uk

Closing Date for Applications: Friday 27th February 26

Interviews week beginning 2nd March 26

'This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.'

The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references.

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 Delves Infant School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: Up to 270 pupils
• Age range: 2 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Delves Infant School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/delves-infant-school-walsall

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