KS1 Teaching Assistant — Inspire Learning & Wellbeing

Our Lady; Dudley; On-site; GBP 21,820 - 28,142; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Faith-filled school community

Professional development

Parish links

Staff wellbeing

Job summary

Our Lady in Dudley is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support learning in our one-form entry primary school, primarily within KS1. You will work closely with class teachers, run small group interventions and help promote wellbeing and the school’s Catholic ethos.

The successful candidate will hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, have experience in a primary setting, and demonstrate strong communication.

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).
• Experience supporting teaching and learning in a primary school setting, ideally KS1.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support high-quality teaching and learning under the direction of the class teacher.
• Deliver planned interventions and small-group work, including supporting children with additional needs.
• Lead learning activities with individuals, small groups, and occasionally the whole class.
• Contribute to planning, assessment, and the preparation of classroom resources.
• Promote pupils’ spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development in line with the Catholic ethos of the school.
• Support children’s social and emotional wellbeing, modelling positive behaviour and relationships.
• Assist with classroom organisation and administrative tasks as needed.
• Build strong, positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents/carers.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Behaviour support

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Our Lady in Dudley is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support learning in our one-form entry primary school, primarily within KS1. You will work closely with class teachers, run small group interventions and help promote wellbeing and the school’s Catholic ethos.

The successful candidate will hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, have experience in a primary setting, and demonstrate strong communication.