Teaching Assistant

The Rowan School, West Midlands, WV14 9DE

12 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  3 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  12 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Competitive
• Additional allowances:

  Competitive

Teaching Assistant job summary

Are you a caring, patient, and dedicated individual who wants to make a genuine difference in children’s lives?

We are seeking a compassionate Teaching Assistant to join our specialist independent primary school, where learners are at the heart of every decision we make. This is a rewarding opportunity to support children with additional needs in a nurturing, inclusive environment where every learner is valued, supported, and encouraged to flourish.

Our school is committed to investing in both our staff and our learners, creating a culture of care, collaboration, and continuous development.

About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting learners’ educational, social, and emotional development. You will work closely with teachers and the wider school team to provide personalised support that enables every child to reach their full potential.

You will:

• Support learners with their individual learning needs

• Help deliver engaging and meaningful learning activities

• Promote positive behaviour and wellbeing

• Build strong, trusting relationships with learners

• Support communication, independence, and social development

• Work collaboratively with teachers, families, and professionals

• Help create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment

About Our School

We are proud to provide a safe and supportive setting where:

• Every learner is heard, valued, and respected

• Individual needs are understood and supported

• Relationships and wellbeing are central to school life

• Staff are valued and supported to grow professionally

• Every decision is made in the best interests of our learners

What We Offer

• A welcoming, supportive, and friendly staff team

• A strong culture of collaboration and care

• A comprehensive staff wellbeing package

• High-quality professional development opportunities

• The opportunity to work in a specialist setting where your work truly matters

• A school committed to investing in both staff and learners

We Are Looking For Someone Who Is

• Kind, patient, and empathetic

• Passionate about supporting children with additional needs

• Committed to putting learners at the centre of every decision

• Adaptable and positive in their approach

• A strong team player with excellent communication skills

• Motivated to make a meaningful difference

Join Our Team

If you are looking for a role where you can support young learners, build meaningful relationships, and be part of a school community that values both staff and children, we would love to hear from you.

Help us ensure every learner flourishes and every voice is heard.

The Rowan School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service. The Rowan School is an equal opportunities employer.

Please note: this post may close before the end date.

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 Rowan School

• School type: Special school, ages 5 to 11
• School size: 31 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Rowan School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-rowan-school

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