Inclusion Hub - Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Job Introduction

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. 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 Teaching Assistant who will initially work within our Blossom Inclusion Hub. Blossom is our specialist Early Years provision for a small group of nursery-aged children (3–4 years old) with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Working alongside experienced colleagues, you will provide nurturing, personalised support that enables every child to develop, learn and thrive in a safe and inclusive environment.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 an experienced, knowledgeable and highly capable Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting children with SEND and making a meaningful difference during the earliest stages of their education.

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who:

• Puts children at the heart of everything they do.
• Is passionate about supporting children with additional and complex SEND needs.
• Has experience of working with nursery-aged or Early Years children.
• Is able to implement effective provision, interventions and personalised learning opportunities.
• Understands the importance of nurturing relationships and creating an enabling environment for young children.
• Is well organised, thoughtful and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Is enthusiastic, energetic and creative.
• Is self-motivated and committed to their own professional development.
• Has the confidence to support and advise other practitioners.
• Is a committed lifelong learner who understands that challenge is how we grow.

In return we can offer:

• A school that continually reflects on workload and staff wellbeing.
• A caring and inclusive school with supportive and dedicated colleagues.
• A welcoming school community that shares our vision and values for every child.
• A school culture rooted in psychological safety, where we challenge directly but care personally.
• Opportunities for high-quality professional development and career progression.

We have a dedicated and hardworking team of staff and are looking for someone who will make a positive contribution to our school community. Quarry Bank Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Visits to our school are warmly welcomed, and prospective applicants are encouraged to arrange a tour 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.

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