Level 2 Teaching Assistant - Ref: TV05326, Walsall

Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Salary: Grade 4 Band 7-11, £17,317 - £17,990 (actual salary)

Fixed Term – 01/09/2026 to 31/08/2027

27.5 hours per week pro rata (Term-time only)

Why Join Our School?

At Elmore Green Primary School, we believe that every child deserves to feel valued, supported and able to succeed. Our school is a welcoming and inclusive community where relationships are strong and every member of staff plays an important role in helping our pupils thrive. We are proud of the care and support we provide for children with additional needs and are committed to ensuring that every pupil receives the help they need to succeed both academically and personally. Our team works closely together to create a nurturing environment where children feel safe, confident and ready to learn. Working at Elmore Green means being part of a school that places a strong emphasis on inclusion, wellbeing and personal development. Staff are supported to work collaboratively, share expertise and continually develop their practice in order to achieve the very best outcomes for our pupils. We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to ensuring that every child is supported to reach their potential, and who will play an active role in helping our pupils develop confidence, independence and a love of learning.

Who Are We Looking For?

We are looking to appoint a highly competent and dedicated Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting children of all abilities to succeed. The successful candidate will also have experience in supporting pupils to achieve their full potential within a primary setting. They will be able to demonstrate effective strategies that support pupils’ learning, raise attainment and the ability to motivate pupils to engage positively with school. Our school currently has over 80 pupils on the Special Educational Needs register, including 12 pupils with an Education, Health and Care Plan. The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting pupils with a wide range of needs; helping them to access learning and thrive in school. We are seeking someone who enjoys working with children and who is able to build strong, positive relationships in order to support the individual needs of every pupil they work with. The ideal candidate will have experience of supporting pupils with complex additional needs, including those with neurodiversity, and will be committed to promoting inclusion and equal opportunity for all.

The successful candidate will be able to:

• Demonstrate good English, mathematics and IT skills;
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team;
• Work alongside teachers and leaders to deliver targeted interventions that demonstrate clear impact for pupils.

In addition, the successful candidate will:

• Be passionate about inclusion and the learning and development of every child.
• Be able to support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adapt their practice to respond to pupils’ individual needs.
• Have a positive "can-do" attitude and approach each day with enthusiasm.
• Take a child‑centered approach, responding to challenges in a calm, patient and sensitive way.
• Have the ability to help regulate situations and support pupils to feel safe and ready to learn.
• Demonstrate a secure understanding of a range of special educational needs and possess up-to-date knowledge and skills in relation to these.
• Show the confidence, determination and resilience needed to thrive in a school that is committed to continuous improvement.

Elmore Green Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to enhanced DBS check. The school complies with the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009, by ensuring that staff are not disqualified from working with children either themselves, or by association with a household member.

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