Level 2 Teaching Assisant

Job Information

£16,158.29 - £16,784.87 actual salary. Term time only, 39 weeks (no. of working weeks). First year salary will reflect number of working days remaining in holiday year.

Working Hours: 27.5

Location: Mount Pleasant Primary School

Closing Date: 31/05/2026

Job Type: Schools / Academies - Support staff roles - Teaching assistant

Sector: Education

Business Unit: Schools

Job Introduction

Mount Pleasant Primary School Application Pack

Fixed term temporary contract for 1 year with the possibility of more

27.5 hours per week To start 1.9.26

We areseekingto recruit a positive, passionate, highlymotivatedand skilled teaching assistant to join our happy, caring teaching team .

Responsibilities

Temporary Teaching Assistant required from September 2026 for 1 year. Temporary part-time (27.5 hours). The year group for the role is yet to be decided and the desire to work collaboratively with colleagues and to be involved in the full life of the school is essential .

We can offer you:

• A school which is welcoming and caring with positive relationships at the heart of it.
• Well-behaved and motivated, happy students who love to learn.
• The support of an amazing team of committed , dedicated staff who have a strong passion for providing quality teaching and learning.
• A strong commitment to your professional development.
• Committed, supportive and hardworking governors.

Key Requirements

• Be highly motivated and committed to support quality teaching and learning with the child at the heart of this.
• Commitment to inclusion and success for all.
• Promote positive pupil relationships and behaviour in line with school policies.
• Be able to inspire, motivate and support our children both educationally and with regard to wellbeing and self-esteem.
• Working with teachers to plan, deliver and evaluate activities.
• Provide feedback to the teaching team and children in relation to promote good progress.
• Supervise pupils for limited and specified periods, including break-times.
• To undertake lunchtime duties on a daily basis .
• A good understanding of safeguarding, equal opportunities, health and safety and SEN.
• A strong sense of fun, enthusiasm and a motivated, engaging team member.

Experience

• Supporting learning activities by making a contribution to supporting the teacher in the planning and evaluation and delivery of learning activities .
• Building positive relationships, promoting high self-esteem and resilience.
• Promoting high standards of behaviour in a supportive way.

Knowledge and Skills

• Has an understanding of the different ways that children learn effectively.
• Able to support children's social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Knowledge of Safeguarding.
• Committed to meeting the needs of all children inclusively.
• An awareness of the principles of effective assessment.
• Understands the statutory requirements of legislation concerning Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety and SEN.
• Can motivate and inspire pupils.
• Can develop good personal relationships within a team.
• Is able to use the learning environment to enhance achievement.
• Is able to use ICT effectively.

Legal and Regulatory

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK. Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.