Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Wmjobs; Dudley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Alder Coppice Primary School in Dudley is seeking a Teaching Assistant (Level 3) to support Key Stage 1/EYFS. The role offers 19.5 hours (Wed, Thu, Fri) or 32.5 hours per week, starting November 2026 on a fixed-term basis until 31 July 2027.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic and experienced in primary settings, may support pastoral/SEND provision, and join a school committed to achievement and professional development.

Qualifications

• Excellent practitioners with high expectations.
• Experienced with children with a variety of needs.
• KS1 and EYFS experience preferred.
• Pastoral or SEND base experience desirable.
• Able to raise standards using effective strategies.
• Inspirational and creative teaching style.
• Committed to continuous school improvement.

Skills

High expectations

Experience with diverse needs

KS1/EYFS experience

Pastoral/SEND experience

Strategies to raise standards

Inspirational and creative

Committed to school improvement

Job description

TEACHING ASSISTANT

Level 3

19.5 (Wed, Thur & Fri) or 32.5 hrs per week

Start date: November 2026 - fixed term in the first instance until 31 July 2027

We wish to appoint a Teaching Assistant, to join this successful primary school, to work in Key Stage 1/EYFS. There may also be an opportunity to work in a pastoral/SEND provision which Alder Coppice are currently opening. The successful candidates will be enthusiastic, committed professionals, who, ideally, have had successful experience working as Teaching Assistants within a primary school setting.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a school that is committed to achievement for all its pupils and ongoing professional development for staff.

We are looking for candidates who are:-

1. Excellent practitioners with high expectations;


2. Experienced at working with children with a variety of needs;


3. Experienced at working within Key Stage 1 and if possible EYFS;


4. Potential experience working within a pastoral or SEND base;


5. Successful in using strategies to raise standards;


6. Inspirational and creative;


7. Committed to continuous school improvement.

In return we offer:-

1. Commitment to your professional development;


2. A hard-working and supportive staff team.

Closing date for applications: 10am Monday 12 October 2026.

Alder Coppice Primary School operates a safe recruitment process and appointment to the post will be subject to suitable references and an enhanced DBS check. The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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 on-line 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 on-line check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to or at interview.

N.B., We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised datesshould we receive a large number of applications.

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Attached documents

Recruitment Pack.pdf