Teaching Assistants Level 2 – Posts: Permanent positions available
Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (full-time)
Weeks Per Year: 44.85 (Term Time only)
Salary: NJC Scale, Single Status: Grade 4, Pt 7 to 11
Starting Salary: £19,948 per annum
Working together to be the best that we can be.
Join us in making a difference in the lives of our wonderful students.
About Us
Penn Hall School is a vibrant and inclusive educational community dedicated to 151 children and young people aged 3-19 years with a variety of special educational needs and disabilities. We take pride in our warm and caring ethos, and in the strong relationships we build with each pupil and their families. Our high-quality, personalised provision focuses on each learner's strengths and interests, ensuring they achieve their personal best. Our commitment to excellence and improving life outcomes for all pupils is unwavering.
The Opportunity
Do you have the passion to make a difference? – then join us! We are excited to announce two openings for Level 2 Teaching Assistants to join our dedicated team.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting students with a range of needs in their learning and personal development
- Contributing to the school's inclusive and nurturing environment
- Working collaboratively with teachers and other staff to deliver tailored educational experiences.
Qualifications and Experience
- NVQ Level 2 in Teaching Assistance or equivalent
- GCSEs in English and Maths (Grades A-C)
Extensive experience working with children with special educational needs, particularly those with severe learning difficulties and/or autism, is preferred but not essential.
Commitment to Safeguarding
Penn Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment, and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and other relevant employment checks. We are an Equal Opportunities employer.
Visit Us
We welcome pre-application visits from interested candidates. To schedule a visit or for more information, please contact Helen Duffy at 01902 558355.
Important Dates
Closing Date: Monday 12th October at 12 noon.
Interviews: Week Commencing 19th October 2026.
Hours -
32.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Grade -
NJC Scale, Single Status: Grade 4, Pt 7 to 11 - (Starting Salary: £19,948 per annum)
Location -
Penn Hall School, Vicarage Road, Wolverhampton, WV4 5HP
Contract -
Permanent
Closing Date -
Monday 12th October 2026 at 12pm
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