At a Glance
- Tasks: Support teachers and help children access learning in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Bilston Church of England Primary School, a supportive and inclusive workplace.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, wellbeing days, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a passionate team dedicated to providing the best educational experience.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while growing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience with children, NVQ 2 or equivalent, and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 26427 - 26847 £ per year.
Salary - NJC Grade 3 LLP 5-6 (£26,427 to £26,847 pro rata)
Hours - 35 Hours per week. Term time only
Job Start Date ASAP
Closing Date 29.11.2026
Interview Week commencing 30.11.2026
Bilston Church of England Primary School is a two-form entry school, with a complement of over 460 children, which was judged as GOOD by Ofsted (2024). Our team is exceptional, we are an equal opportunity employer and encourage you to apply. Our ambition for how it feels to work with us can be summed up very simply: we want you to be happy and fulfilled every day. We respect each other, we have a deep sense of professionalism, and we value passion in our work. We operate an attractive CPD programme and Wellbeing is very important to everyone at Bilston CE, we have a wellbeing committee, offer wellbeing days and offer the Employee Assistance Programme to every member of staff.
Our mission is to provide the best possible educational experience for every child that attends our school. We are seeking to employ a TA to work within our SEND provision. To work under the guidance of teaching/senior staff to undertake support programmes to enable access to learning for pupils, and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils.
Key Requirements
- Experience of working with children of relevant age(s)
- Competent numeracy/literacy skills
- NVQ 2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience
- Training in the relevant strategies e.g., literacy and/or in particular curriculum or learning area e.g. bi-lingual, sign language, dyslexia, ICT, maths, English, CACHE etc.
- Appropriate first aid training
- Be able to use ICT effectively to support learning
- Be able to use other equipment technology e.g., photocopier, iPads
- Have a working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation
- Have a working knowledge of national/foundation stage curriculum and other relevant learning programmes/strategies
- Have an understanding of principles of child development and learning processes
- Have the ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
- Have the ability to relate well to children and adults
- Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities
- Experience of working with pupils who have complex needs
Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a self-declaration form prior to the interview and online searches will be carried out on all shortlisted applicants. References may be sought for shortlisted applicants prior to interview.
Safeguarding: Bilston CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects its staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: Enhanced DBS; Childcare Disqualification; medical fitness; identity and right to work. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 (KCSIE) online searches will be undertaken for prospective shortlisted candidates.
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