Level 3 Teaching Assistant

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Kingswinford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team

Career development

Excellent facilities

Induction package

Job summary

The Crestwood School is seeking a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and ambitious team. This permanent, full-time role starts September 2026, with 37 hours per week during term time, in Grade 5, SCP 7-11.

You will work with teaching staff to support individual students and small groups, deliver tailored learning and pastoral support, and help create an inclusive environment while contributing to planned interventions. DBS checks and safeguarding will be part of the process.

Qualifications

• Experience and enthusiasm for supporting diverse cohorts of pupils.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to inspire and engage students.
• Enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred List clearance (or equivalent).
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Willingness to undertake required pre-employment checks.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with teaching staff to support individual students and small groups.
• Deliver tailored learning and pastoral support, building positive relationships with students who require additional nurture, structure and personalised approaches.
• Contribute to planning and deliver targeted interventions.
• Create and maintain an inclusive environment where every student can thrive.
• Oversee the management of the library.

Skills

Diverse pupil support

Interpersonal skills

Safeguarding awareness

Pre-employment checks

Team collaboration

Job description

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

September 2026

Permanent, Full Time

37 Hours Per Week

Term Time Only

Grade 5, SCP 7-11

Overview

The Crestwood School is seeking an enthusiastic, skilled and dedicated Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and ambitious team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference to students’ learning, wellbeing and personal development within a supportive and ambitious school community.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with teaching staff to support individual students and small groups.
• Deliver tailored learning and pastoral support, building positive relationships with students who require additional nurture, structure and personalised approaches.
• Contribute to planning and deliver targeted interventions.
• Create and maintain an inclusive environment where every student can thrive.
• Oversee the management of the library.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Experience and enthusiasm for supporting diverse cohorts of pupils.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to inspire and engage students.
• Enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred List clearance (or equivalent).
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Willingness to undertake required pre‑employment checks.

Benefits

• Experienced and supportive team.
• Considerable opportunities for career development.
• Excellent facilities and a positive environment.
• A comprehensive induction package.

Recruitment and Safeguarding

The Trust will carry out an online search on all shortlisted candidates to identify any incidents or concerns that are publicly available which may pose a safeguarding risk or bring the Trust into disrepute. All required pre‑employment checks will include an enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred List information, identity checks, online checks, and verification of professional qualifications and references.

This role involves regulated activity and is therefore subject to:

• Enhanced DBS Check including the Children’s Barred List.
• Verification through the DfE’s Check a Teacher’s Record for applicable roles.

Equality and Diversity

As a Trust, we are committed to ensuring that during all stages of recruitment and selection, no applicant is disadvantaged or discriminated against based on any protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

Contact

Please contact Harry Bowen, HR Support Officer at [e-mail] to request further details.

Interview Dates

Interview date to be confirmed.

Closing Date

21st September 2026 at 9am.

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.