Learning Support Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; Flint; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mary's Catholic Primary School in Wales is seeking to appoint a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to work with pupils under the guidance of class teachers and the headteacher. This 30-hour-per-week, permanent role requires excellent interpersonal skills and a strong team approach.

The successful candidate will contribute to delivering an exciting curriculum while supporting the ethos and high standards of pupil development and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience as a teaching assistant in a primary setting.
• Experience working with children with learning, physical and social needs.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• High expectations of pupil behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering an exciting curriculum under the guidance of class teachers and the headteacher.
• Support pupil development and wellbeing across a 30-hour week.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Primary setting experience

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Job description

St Mary's Catholic Primary School1.3 Learning SupportPermanent 30 hours per week

Employment Start Date: 04.01.27

The Governors of St Mary's Catholic Primary School are looking to appoint one Level 3 Teaching Assistant to work alongside others and under the guidance of Class Teachers and the Headteacher. Excellent inter-personal skills and the ability to communicate in a positive, encouraging manner are essential qualities. The successful candidates will play a key part in assisting in the delivery of an exciting curriculum for 30 hours per week.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience of being a teaching assistant within a primary setting
• Have worked with children with specific learning, physical and social needs
• Be a good team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Have high expectations of pupil behaviour
• Contribute to the ethos of a friendly, happy school, in which the personal development and well-being of the children is given the highest priority.
• Be supportive of our Catholic ethos, mission and values.

Closing Date: 9am on Monday, 30th November 2026Interview Date: Monday, 7th December 2026

As this post will result in you having substantial contact with children, and/or vulnerable adults the successful applicant will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. It is a legal requirement for some categories of support staff to be registered with the Education Workforce Council for Wales.