Level 3 Teaching and Learning Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; East Finchley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Redbourn Primary School is recruiting a Level 3 Teaching and Learning Assistant for a term-time post starting in January 2027. The role supports pupils’ academic and pastoral needs, working with individuals, small groups and whole classes, under the supervision of teachers.

The post runs 7:45am–3:30pm on weekdays, includes lunchtime support, and requires an enhanced DBS check and UK right-to-work clearance. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Building positive relationships with children while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Calm, patient, flexible and professional approach with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils' learning and development with individuals, small groups and whole classes.
• Work with teachers and other professionals to help pupils achieve their full potential.
• Provide academic and pastoral support to pupils.
• Support children during lunchtime.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Literacy

Numeracy

Relationships with children

Calm and professional

Education

Level 3 NVQ in Childcare or equivalent

Job description

Redbourn Primary School is recruiting a Level 3 Teaching and Learning Assistant for a term-time post starting in January 2027. The work is supporting pupils' academic and pastoral needs alongside teachers, with individuals, small groups and whole classes. Weekday hours run from 7:45am to 3:30pm and include supporting pupils at lunchtime. Visa sponsorship is not available, and an enhanced DBS check is required.

What the job involves

• Support pupils' learning and development with individuals, small groups and whole classes
• Work with teachers and other professionals to help pupils achieve their full potential
• Provide academic and pastoral support to pupils
• Support children during lunchtime
• Contribute to the wider life of the school

Qualifications

• Level 3 NVQ in Childcare, a Teaching Assistant qualification, or equivalent

Experience

• Experience of working with children

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Building positive relationships with children while maintaining appropriate boundaries
• Calm, patient, flexible and professional approach with children and families

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

Other

• Enthusiasm and commitment to helping children succeed
• Kind, caring and approachable manner
• Confidence working as part of a team
• Ability to support children's learning, social development and wellbeing
• Willingness to undertake further training and professional development

What's offered

• A welcoming and supportive staff team
• Opportunities for training and career development
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing
• A friendly and inclusive school community