Level 2 Teaching Assistant

• Westcroft School, Greenacres Avenue, Wolverhampton WV10 8NZ
• CLPT
  07 - CLPT
  11 £ 26,403.00 - £28,142.00 Pro Rota
• Job Term:
  Term Time Only
• Appointment Type:
  Permanent
• Hours:
  
  08:30 - 16:30 Monday; 08:30 - 15:30 Tuesday - Thursday; 08:30 - 15:15 Friday
• Start Date:
  
  As soon as possible

Westcroft School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support our pupils in their rich and varied curriculum, which includes Vocational experiences off site, as well as Outdoor and Adventurous Activities.

Westcroft School is rated “good” by Ofsted and is situated in Wolverhampton. We are a special school for pupils with complex cognitive difficulties whose age range is 5 to 19 years, who are seeking to appoint a motivated, dedicated and driven Teaching Assistant.

We are an Academy School, part of the Central Learning Partnership Trust (CLPT). We strive to ensure our children receive an education which inspires and promotes positive learning and ensure that rigorous CPD supports all staff in becoming the best they can be.

• Relevant professional qualifications or willingness to undertake training
• Experience in a similar role or transferable skills from a related field
• Strong knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, and best practices
• Experience of working in a school
• Has worked with SEND pupils; particularly those with complex learning needs
• Ability to improvise and adapt at short notice
• Excellent behaviour management skills

• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Participation in relevant training to maintain up-to-date knowledge

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• High level of confidentiality, professionalism, and attention to detail

• Flexible, adaptable and creative and able to respond positively to change.
• Has a drive for excellence and a desire to be outstanding
• Is highly organised, motivated and driven to succeed.
Is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of ALL students
• Is a team member who will collaborate with colleagues to ensure the safety and wellbeing of students.
• Will uphold and promote the ethos and values of the school.
• A good team player.

• Strong supportive partnerships with parents and the wider community
• A happy, stimulating and safe learning environment
• Dedicated staff committed to achieving high standard
• A strong supportive and highly experienced leadership team and governing body
• Opportunities for professional development, coaching and mentoring and succession planning

• Closing Date: 28/09/2026 at 12 pm Midday
• Shortlisting: 28/09/2026
• Interviews: 01/10/2026 or 02/10/2026

Please note that by submitting an application, you acknowledge that we reserve the right to view any publicly available information published online (including social media platforms) as part of our shortlisting process, in line with current KCSIE guidelines.

CLPT is required under law and guidance to check the criminal background of all employees. Decisions to appoint will be subject to consideration of an enhanced disclosure, including a Barred List check, from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).

• adult cautions (simple or conditional);
• conditional cautions;
• convictions in a Court of Law; and

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