Teaching Assistant L2 (Life of Child) - Y3 Mobility & Learning Support

Walmley Junior School, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B76 1JB

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  20 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  10 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £20,028.00 - £21,666.00 Annually (Actual)

Teaching Assistant L2 (Life of Child) - Y3 Mobility & Learning Support job summary

We are looking for a caring and reliable Level 2 Teaching Assistant to support a Year 3 pupil who uses a wheelchair. You will help the pupil access learning, build independence and take a full part in school life alongside their peers.

Working under the direction of the class teacher and SENDCo, you will:

• Support the pupil’s learning in class and deliver planned activities and interventions.
• Help the pupil move safely around school and participate in lessons, playtimes, lunchtimes and educational visits.
• Provide personal care and support with delegated healthcare procedures in line with the pupil’s individual healthcare plan. Role-specific training will be provided, and you will be assessed as competent before carrying out procedures independently.
• Follow agreed mobility and handling arrangements, keep accurate records and work closely with school staff, parents and relevant professionals.

You will have a Level 2 teaching assistant qualification, an equivalent qualification or relevant experience. You will be able to build positive relationships, promote the pupil’s dignity and independence, and follow care procedures accurately. Experience supporting children with physical disabilities or healthcare needs would be welcome.

Safeguarding Statement

Walmley Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, online checks and all other safer recruitment requirements in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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.

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 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.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Appointments can be made by telephoning the school office.

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 Walmley Junior School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 362 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Walmley Junior School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/walmley-junior-school

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