Teaching Assistant - Level 2 or 3

The Arthur Terry School, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B74 4RZ

28 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  13 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  15 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £25,614 - £34,811 FTE, actual salary £19,698 - £26,772, dependent on experience

Teaching Assistant - Level 2 or 3 job summary

The Arthur Terry School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring and dedicated Teaching Assistant (Level 2 or Level 3) to join our supportive and ambitious team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people and helping them to achieve their full potential. The successful candidate will work alongside teachers and other colleagues to support students' learning, progress, wellbeing and inclusion across the school.

Key responsibilities

Supporting teachers in the delivery of effective learning activities, working with individuals and small groups of students where appropriate.

Providing encouragement, guidance and practical support to students to help them engage positively with their learning.

Supporting students who may experience barriers to learning, helping them to develop confidence, independence and resilience.

Helping to create and maintain a positive, inclusive and purposeful learning environment.

Monitoring students' engagement and progress and sharing relevant information with teaching staff.

Working collaboratively with teachers, pastoral staff, SEND colleagues and other professionals to support student achievement and wellbeing.

Contributing to the wider life of the school and promoting high expectations of behaviour, attendance and achievement.

What you'll need to succeed

A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning, or a relevant equivalent qualification.

Experience of working with young people in an educational or similar setting.

Have a caring, patient and positive approach to supporting students.

High expectations of student behaviour, engagement and achievement.

Can establish positive and professional relationships with students.

Be confident supporting individuals and groups of students and adapting their approach to meet different needs.

Have good communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Be adaptable, reliable and able to respond positively to changing priorities.

Committed to inclusion and supporting every student to achieve their full potential.

What you'll get in return

A supportive and collaborative working environment

Opportunities for professional development and career progression

Access to high-quality CPD and mentoring

An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and employee benefits package.

A competitive pension scheme through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).

Professional development and wellbeing days, supporting your continued learning and wellbeing.

What you need to do now

To apply please complete an application form online. Please include a supporting statement outlining ‘what skills and experience you have that make you suitable for the role’. To arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact Nick Blunt, SENCo, via nblunt@arthurterry.bham.sch.uk or call 0121 323 2221. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

We reserve the right to close this advert early should sufficient applications be received or the role be successfully filled.

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 The Arthur Terry School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1758 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Arthur Terry School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-arthur-terry-school-sutton-coldfield

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