Level 2 Teaching Assistant; Maternity Cover until Summer

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- Caslon Primary Community School, Beeches View Avenue Halesowen

Job Reference DUDLEY/TP/169/5394

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Grade 3, Spine Point 4

£19,726.26 - £20,491.09 Actual Salary per annum. Term time only, 39 weeks. First year salary will reflect number of working days remaining in holiday year.

Working Hours:

32.5

Location:

Caslon Primary Community School, Beeches View Avenue Halesowen

Closing Date:

04/11/2026

Job Type:

Schools / Academies
- Support staff roles
- Teaching assistant

Sector:

Education

Business Unit:

Schools

Caslon Primary Community School is a single form entry school with on-site Nursery provision located in Cradley on the outskirts of Halesowen. We are also proud to have a specialist unit for children with Social Emotional and Mental Health needs and an Early Years Inclusion Hub.

We aim to provide a happy, secure and stimulating environment to allow our children to develop intellectually, emotionally, physically and socially. To find out more about our school please visit our school website at

We have an exciting opportunity for a temporary Level 2 Teaching Assistant to cover maternity leave from November 2026 until July 2027.

The post is 32.5 hours per week and the working pattern is Monday, Tuesday Thursday and Friday 8.30am - 3.15pm and Wednesday 8.30am - 4.30pm.

The post will be based in Year 3.

At Caslon every member of the school community feels valued and respected. Webelieve that pupils learn best in a well-organised, calm and secure environment encourage outstanding behaviour and that each person is treated fairly and well.

For further information please call Amanda Heritage on  Potential candidates are welcome to visit our school, please ring our Reception on to make an appointment when school reopens after on 2nd November 2026.
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 4th November 2026.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 11th November 2026. Candidates invited to interview will be required to prepare a 15 - 20 minute activity for a group of children from Year 3.

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.

Effective from September 2022, KCSIE states as part of the shortlisting process schools and colleges should consider carrying out on-line searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an on-line check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to or at interview.

N.B., We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications.