Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Woolmer Hill School; Waltham Cross; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Hurst Drive Primary School is seeking a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join a supportive team. The role requires the ability to cover classes across EYFS and KS1/KS2 and to support learning with a range of strategies. A Level 3 TA qualification and strong literacy/numeracy skills are essential, with SEN experience being advantageous.

The post is permanent, 32.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, starting ASAP, within the Greenfield and Hurst Drive Federation.

Qualifications

• Level 3 TA qualification or equivalent required.
• Experience covering classes ad-hoc is desirable.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills needed.
• Experience with SEN and one-to-one support desirable.
• Willing to work across all age phases EYFS to KS2.

Responsibilities

• Cover classes for teacher absence across EYFS and KS1/KS2.
• Support learning using varied strategies and approaches.
• Collaborate with staff and participate in CPD activities.
• Work within the Federation across age phases.

Skills

Level 3 qualification

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Teamwork

Ad-hoc cover

SEN support

Education

Level 3 teaching assistant qualification

Job description

Level 3 Teaching Assistant at Hurst Drive Primary School

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Job Reference #: EDV/2026/HDPS/05968

Location: Hurst Drive, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 8DH

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Term: Full-Time

Salary: £19,300.00 Annually (Actual)

Hours Per Week: 32.5

Weeks Per Year: 38

Closing Date: Midnight, Sun 1st Nov, 2026

Start Date: ASAP

Positions Available: 1

Interview Date(s): TBC

About this Role

You will need to have a Level 3 qualification or a similar amount of experience and should have carried out a Level 3 TA role before and have previous experience of covering classes on an ad-hoc basis. You must have sound knowledge of how children learn and a number of strategies to encourage learning.

You will need to be sensitive to the special needs of individual children and be able to work as part of a team. Previous experience of working with special needs children on a one-to-one basis and running intervention groups would be useful. You need to be willing to work across all the age phases across the Federation. You will need to be comfortable to cover classes for teacher absence across EYFS and Key Stages 1 and 2. Candidates will need to demonstrate initiative and enthusiasm and have excellent literacy and numeracy skills.

We are looking for someone who:

• approaches all work with high expectations and a can-do attitude;
• maintains a consistent, caring approach to working with children;
• works well alone and as part of a team; and,
• dedicates themselves to continuing professional development.

We can offer you:

• a supportive, teaching-focused senior leadership team;
• experienced, supportive and welcoming colleagues;
• children who are a pleasure to teach;
• great opportunities for personal and professional development; and,
• an opportunity to make a real difference to our local community.

Safeguarding

The Greenfield and Hurst Drive Federation together with the local authority are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment.

The school is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and diversity.

The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to pre-employment checks including a health check, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

The Greenfield and Hurst Drive Federation actively promotes the core British Values defined by the Department for Education as: democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.

The Greenfield and Hurst Drive Federation is a safer recruitment school. The successful candidate will be subject to rigorous safeguarding check and will be expected to undertake safeguarding training as part of the induction process.

Employment checks required:

• Enhanced DBS check
• Evidence of entitlement to work in the UK
• Evidence of essential qualifications
• Two satisfactory references
• Confirmation of medical fitness for employment
• Registration with appropriate bodies (where applicable)

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You will need to have a Level 3 qualification or a similar amount of experience and should have carried out a Level 3 TA role before and have previous experience of covering classes on an ad-hoc basis. You must have sound knowledge of how children learn and a number of strategies to encourage learning. You will need to be sensitive to the special needs of individual children and be able to work as part of a team. Previous experience of working with special needs children on a one-to-one basis and running intervention groups would be useful. You need to be willing to work across all the age phases across the Federation. You will need to be comfortable to cover classes for teacher absence across EYFS and Key Stages 1 and 2. Candidates will need to demonstrate initiative and enthusiasm and have excellent literacy and numeracy skills

We are looking for someone who:

• approaches all work with high expectations and a can-do attitude;
• maintains a consistent, caring approach to working with children;
• works well alone and as part of a team; and,
• dedicates themselves to continuing professional development.

• Enhanced DBS check
• Evidence of entitlement to work in the UK
• Evidence of essential qualifications
• Two satisfactory references
• Confirmation of medical fitness for employment
• Registration with appropriate bodies (where applicable)

• a supportive, teaching-focused senior leadership team;
• experienced, supportive and welcoming colleagues;
• children who are a pleasure to teach;
• great opportunities for personal and professional development; and,
• an opportunity to make a real difference to our local community.

Safeguarding The Greenfield and Hurst Drive Federation together with the local authority are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment The school is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and diversity. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to pre-employment checks including a health check, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. The Greenfield and Hurst Drive Federation actively promotes the core British Values defined by the Department for Education as: democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs The Greenfield and Hurst Drive Federation is a safer recruitment school. The successful candidate will be subject to rigorous safeguarding check and will be expected to undertake safeguarding training as part of the induction process.