Teaching Assistant Level 2

St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV11 3TG

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  February 2027

• Closing date

  20 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  6 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £7,987.00 - £8,448.00 Annually (Actual)

Teaching Assistant Level 2 job summary

About this RoleSt Thomas’ is a special place with a group of dedicated staff who are committed to ensuring that our children receive the very best education and where our children grow to be confident, highly motivated and happy. As a Church of England school, our school vision 'Growing, Learning and Shining Together with God' underpins all that we do.
Core PurposeThe core purpose of a Teaching Assistant at a Manor MAT School is to enhance children's learning. It is to work alongside the teacher in the classroom, in support of pupil’s learning, including those with Special Educational needs under the direction and guidance of the class teacher. It is to make a contribution to the planning of the learning, to help pupils to access the tasks expected of them, to support as appropriate and to help monitor their progress. It is important that teacher and teaching assistant work closely together in order to make the best use of the time available in the classroom. These principles apply whether or not the pupils have Special Educational Needs.
Key ObjectivesTo support and uphold the school’s vision and values.To help children of all abilities, including those with special educational needs to learn as effectively and independently as possible, both individually and in small groups.To run a range of interventions to support individuals and small groups.To prepare materials and resources to support individuals, small groups and classroom learning opportunities.To support children’s emotional development and resilience when approaching learning tasks.To support children’s behaviour in line with the school’s vision, values and positive behaviour policy.To have an awareness of and adherence to all school safeguarding procedures and participate in training as appropriate. To ensure the health and safety of the children and to report any concerns or details of accidents/incidents as necessary to the Headteacher.To implement and promote the schools equal opportunities policies at all times and to value diversity.To support the school’s wide range of extra - curricular activities; including helping to run a club.
Employee BenefitsA 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 roleThe chance to join a growing Academy who are committed to raising standards and achieving excellence for all pupilsVivUp - 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 SearchAn 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.Informal visits to school are welcome. To arrange a visit please contact the school office.Interview date to be confirmed.

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.

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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 St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 205 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-thomas-church-of-england-primary-academy

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