Teaching Assistant (Level 2) Location: Old Hall School, Bentley Lane, Walsall, WS2 7LU or Old Hall School – The Nest, Pinfold Street, Darlaston, WS10 8SY Accountable to: Headteacher, Head of School, Assistant Head Teachers Contract: Full time or part time (32.5 hours per week for full time) Term Time Only, Permanent contract. 8.30am – 3.30pm working hours Salary: Grade 5: SCP 9-17 (£19,061.78 - £21,832.38 per annum actual salary, pro rata for part time) If you… Are child focused and have unconditional positive regard for complex learners Will be comfortable working as part of and contributing to effective teams Are capable of supporting and contributing to planning and assessment activities Can work with initiative in a small and busy environment Are an excellent communicator, with parents, agencies and staff Are trustworthy, self-motivated and have a strong sense of responsibility Are willing or have already undertaken all relevant training for the role. Are reliable, flexible and good humoured … we would like to meet you. Due to continued growth of the school, we wish to appoint Teaching Assistants who have positivity, unconditional positive regard, and a passion for the teaching and learning of those with complex Special Educational Needs. This role should appeal to you if you are confident in your ability to combine creative support of delivery in the classroom with a child-focused and nurture based approach. Old Hall School is a specialist setting in Walsall providing education to young people at EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, all of whom have a variety of SEND complexities. The post holder will be joining our vibrant team as we move forward and refine our excellence in nurturing, developing and shaping young lives. Closing Date: Monday 7th July 2025 – 12 noon Interviews: To be confirmed Start date: To be agreed Please return a completed application form and covering letter to recruitment@old-hall.walsall.sch.uk Only electronic applications can be considered at the current time. Old Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and young people. Our safeguarding and child protection policy can be found on our website https://www.oldhallschool.co.uk/policies The successful applicant will therefore be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check. Old Hall will also complete a social media check as part of the recruitment process. We encourage applications from all sectors of the community to reflect our diverse student population.