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Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
Level 2 Teaching Assistant
Quarry Bank Primary School is a happy, nurturing, and caring school that aims to provide the highest quality education for children from 3 to 11 years in a fantastic, modern building – please see our virtual tour so you can see our school for yourself (http://aperture360.s3.amazonaws.com/tours/QUARRY-BANK/index.htm). We are a 1.5 form entry school with 45 children per year group.
We are looking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Level 2 TA who would initially predominantly work alongside SEND pupils in our Rising Stars Inclusion Hub. This position is set within a caring, dedicated, and friendly team who support one another to be their best. This is an exciting opportunity for a well-read, experienced, and highly capable teaching assistant, who feels they are able to really support learners in their education.
We are looking for a TA who:
- Puts children at the heart of everything they do
- Is passionate about supporting those with additional complex needs
- Is experienced in working with Early Years-aged children
- Is able to implement effective provision and intervention
- Is well organised, thoughtful, and able to work effectively in a team
- Is enthusiastic, energetic, and creative
- Is self-motivated and determined to build upon their professional development
- Has the confidence needed to support and advise other practitioners
- Is a committed life-long learner who understands that challenge is how we grow
In return, we can offer:
- A school that is continually reflecting on workload and wellbeing
- A caring and inclusive school with supportive and dedicated colleagues
- A school community that supports our aims and vision for children at Quarry Bank
- A school culture that is rooted in psychological safety, one where we challenge directly but care personally
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We have a dedicated and hardworking team of staff and are looking for someone to join our team. Quarry Bank Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as such expects all schools, their staff, and volunteers to share this commitment.
Visits to our school are warmly welcomed, and tours of the school would be advised. Please arrange a visit through the school office (info@quarry.dudley.sch.uk).
The application window will close on Friday 10th July 2026 at midday.
Shortlisting will take place on Monday 13th July 2026.
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 15th July 2026.
We would like the successful candidate to join us in September 2026.
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 online 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 online check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to or at interview.
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N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications.
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- LV2 TA JD&PS.pdf
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