TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 2

East Park Academy, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV1 2DS

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  3 December 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  24 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £20,200.00 - £21,705.00 Annually (Actual) TERM TIME ONLY 34.5 HOURS PER WEEK

TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 2 job summary

We expect our Teaching Assistants to have good subject knowledge, forge professional relationships and work with parents in the best interests of their pupils, to make the education of their pupils their first concern and are accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct. At East Park we believe that education is about much more than just academic success. We want every child to achieve highly but we also want them to grow into confident, kind and resilient people who are ready to contribute positively to their families, their communities and the wider world. Our vision is for every child to feel valued, safe and inspired. We work hard to create an environment where children enjoy learning, embrace challenge and know they are supported by a team who believe in them. We encourage children to take risks in their learning, to learn from setbacks and to discover both their passions and their purpose.

We can offer:

• A dedicated and friendly staff team who are committed to delivering the best education and services for children and staff within the Trust.
• CPD opportunities in-line with role.
• The chance to join a growing Academy who are committed to raising standards and achieving excellence for all pupils.
• Vivup - Employee Benefits scheme (https://vivupbenefits.co.uk/)

Manor Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this vision. Successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks. Manor Multi Academy Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post.

Online Search

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.

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 East Park Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 677 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: East Park Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/east-park-academy

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