Level 2 Teaching Assistant -SEND 1:1 - Gnosall St Lawrence CE PrimaryCouncil

St Bartholomew’s CE Multi Academy Trust

Level 2 Teaching Assistant – SEND 1:1 (Ref: SBMAT421)

Temporary in line with child being in school

Term Time Only

Grade 3 / Spine Point 5-6

Salary £26,428 -  £26,846

Actual Salary £16,895-£17,162

Hours 27.5 hours per week (Monday – Friday) / 44.85 weeks paid

REQUIRED TO START: Immediate start or as soon as possible

Location: Gnosall St Lawrence CE Primary

The Trustees are seeking to appoint a Level 2 Teaching Assistant - SEND 1:1

We are looking for Level 2 Teaching Assistant – SEND 1:1.

Gnosall St Lawrence C.E. Primary Academy is a warm, welcoming and community - minded school situated on the outskirts of Staffordshire. As a church school, we are proud of our links to our community and believe passionately in providing the best possible experiences and opportunities for our children and staff.

We are seeking a caring, dedicated, and enthusiastic Level 2 Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a pupil with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher, SENDCo, parents, and external professionals to support the pupil's learning, social development, and emotional wellbeing. The role requires patience, flexibility, and a commitment to helping every child achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

Provide 1:1 support to a pupil with additional needs.

Support the implementation of personalised learning and intervention programmes.

Assist the pupil in accessing the curriculum and participating fully in school life.

Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation strategies.

Work collaboratively with teaching staff, the SENDCo, and external agencies.

Monitor and record progress, providing feedback to teachers and relevant staff.

Support the safeguarding and welfare of pupils at all times.

The Successful Candidate Will:

Hold a Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent) or be willing to work towards one.

Have experience of working with children with SEND, either in a school or similar setting.

Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Be patient, nurturing, and adaptable.

Have a good understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.

Be committed to inclusion and ensuring the best outcomes for all children.

Be able to work effectively as part of a team while using their own initiative.

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

For further information, to discuss the role, or to arrange a visit, please contact: Sara Wickett, Interim Head of School

Closing date for applications:   5th October 2026, at 9:30am

To apply: please complete the application form and equality and diversity recruitment monitoring form and submit to [email protected] quoting reference SBMAT421 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.