St Bartholomew’s CE Multi Academy Trust

Level 2 Teaching Assistant (Ref: SBMAT388)

Grade 3, Point 5 -6  

Salary: £25,583 - £25,989 FTE

Actual Salary: £17,842 - £18,125

Working Hours: 30 hours a week, Term Time Only

 Fixed term until 31^st August 2027

REQUIRED TO START: September 2026

Location: Woodfield Primary School

The Trustees are seeking to appoint a Level 2 Teaching Assistant (SEND Focus)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our outstanding and highly supportive team at Woodfield Primary School. We are seeking an enthusiastic, committed and child-centred Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning, with a particular focus on pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), across our vibrant and diverse school community.

This is a part-time Level 2 Teaching Assistant role (30 hours), with a key responsibility for providing precise, support for children with additional needs to access learning, achieve their individual targets and thrive within our inclusive environment.

This role offers the chance to be part of a thriving, ambitious and caring school community where staff are genuinely supported, valued and encouraged to develop professionally.

The role:

As a Level 2 Teaching Assistant with SEND responsibility, you will:

• Provide precise targeted support for pupils with SEND, both within the classroom and through tailored interventions during pupils’ class/ social times.

• Work closely with class teachers and the SENDCo to implement support plans and adapt learning to meet individual needs.

• Deliver structured interventions to help pupils close gaps in learning and make strong progress.

• Support pupils’ social, emotional and behavioural development, promoting confidence and independence.

• Contribute to creating an inclusive and nurturing learning environment where all children can succeed.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about inclusion and committed to helping every child thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

About our school

Woodfield Primary School is a vibrant, ambitious and culturally rich outstanding primary school in Penn, Wolverhampton. Our inclusive school community is built upon strong values, high expectations and a genuine commitment to ensuring every child succeeds.

We are proud of our:

• Delightful pupils with excellent behaviour and positive attitudes to learning.

• Supportive, inclusive and diverse school community.

• Highly committed staff team who work collaboratively to achieve the very best for children.

• Strong culture of professional development, including coaching, mentoring and career development opportunities.

• Focus on staff wellbeing and work-life balance.

• Ambitious curriculum and commitment to high-quality teaching and learning.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting children with SEND within a primary setting.

• Understands strategies to support a range of additional needs, including learning, communication and social-emotional needs.

• Can deliver effective and engaging interventions to support pupil progress.

• Works effectively as part of a team and builds positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.

• Has high expectations for achievement, behaviour and inclusion.

• Is adaptable, patient, and committed to supporting all learners to succeed.

• Demonstrates warmth, professionalism and a genuine passion for working with children.

We can offer you:

• Happy, polite and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning.

• Excellent pupil behaviour and a calm, purposeful environment.

• A welcoming, caring and highly supportive staff team.

• Coaching, mentoring and high-quality professional development opportunities.

• Opportunities to develop your skills within SEND and inclusive practice.

• A school where staff wellbeing, collaboration and professional growth are genuinely valued.

• The opportunity to make a real difference to children’s lives every day.

Schools in the Trust:

• St Bartholomew’s CE Primary School, Penn, Wolverhampton

• St Benedict Biscop CE Primary School, Wombourne, South Staffordshire

• Woodfield Primary School, Penn, Wolverhampton

• All Saints’ CE Primary School, Trysull, South Staffordshire

• Oak Meadow Primary School, Wolverhampton

• Fairhaven Primary School, Wordsley, Dudley

• Christ Church CE Primary School, Bloxwich, Walsall

• Gnosall CE Primary Academy, Stafford

• Haughton CE Primary Academy, Stafford

• Woodseaves CE Primary Academy, Stafford

• St Paul’s CE Primary School, Stafford

• Old Church CE Primary School, Walsall

• Abbey Primary School, Walsall

• Tibberton CE Primary School, Newport

• St Lawrence CE Primary School, Telford

• Little Bloxwich Primary School, Walsall

  
  

 Application information

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.  For further information or to arrange a visit and meet a senior leader, please contact the school office on 01902 558 835.

• Monday 18th May 2026 – 4.00pm

• Tuesday 19th May 2026 – 2.30pm

• Thursday 21st May 2026 – 9.00am

Closing date for applications: 29th May 2026

Interviews will take place week beginning Monday 1^st June 2026.  

To apply: please complete the application form and equality and diversity recruitment monitoring form and submit to jobs@stbartsmat.co.uk quoting reference SBMAT388 in the subject line of your email. Further information is available at www.stbartsmat.co.uk/vacancies 

St Bartholomew’s CE Multi Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS, Prohibition List, Barred List, Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable professional references.

It is an offence to apply if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. For further information, please refer to the Trust's policy on ex-offenders.

Safeguarding and Child Protection Policies for all schools within St Bartholomew's CE Multi Academy Trust are available on the respective schools' websites. Links to all of our schools are available from the homepage.

With effect from September 2022 and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, shortlisted candidates may have their publicly available social media profiles (where applicable) checked by the Trust for posts going back up to 5 years and those candidates will therefore be expected to provide their social media “handles/platforms” if shortlisted.