Cradley CE Primary School are seeking to appoint a highly enthusiastic and experienced Teaching Assistant Level 2. The chosen candidate will work across the school supporting in Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. The hours of work will be 1.00-3.15pm Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri and 12.00-3.15pm Weds (to include lunchtime supervision).

There is also the possibility of 7.5 additional hours as After-school Club Assistant.

We are looking for someone who has:

• A positive attitude, a willingness to learn and excellent communication skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with children who may display challenging behaviour.
• An empathic, patient and caring approach and the ability to support children struggling with expectations and boundaries and/or academic progress.

• An understanding of the needs of children who may have social, emotional and mental health needs.
• A good basic level of education.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office on 01886 880315 or email [email protected] to arrange a convenient time.

Application forms and further details are available from Jane Morgan, School Business Manager. Tel 01886 880315 or email [email protected].

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted to arrange an interview.

Closing Date: 9.00am on Wednesday 4th November2026

Interview Date: week commencing 9th November 2026

Cradley C E Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check and further pre-employment checks will be conducted in accordance with KCSIE. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.