Level 3 Teaching Assistant 1:1

Dudley Council; St Albans; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority is seeking a 1:1 Teaching Assistant for a vibrant Church of England school in St Albans. The role involves supporting the personal development of pupils in a dynamic and creative environment. Candidates should be trained as Level 3 Teaching Assistants and possess a passion for education and collaboration. The position offers 32.5 hours per week, term time only, and values integrity and creativity.

Benefits

Focus on wellbeing and workload policy

Development and research opportunities

Supportive community

Qualifications

• Passion for education and personal development of pupils.
• Willingness to model school values while leading with integrity.
• Ability to demonstrate composure and focus on purpose.

Responsibilities

• Support the personal development of pupils.
• Collaborate within a creative and united team.
• Embrace challenges and innovate in teaching approaches.

Skills

Creativity

Commitment to students

Research enthusiasm

Integrity

Education

Trained as a Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Job description

We are currently seeking a level 3, 1:1 Teaching Assistant for our vibrant and dynamic Church of England school in the heart of the local community. This role offers 32.5 hours per week, term time only, beginning 5th January 2026 or sooner if possible.

The successful candidate will have a passion for education, a strong commitment to the personal development of pupils, and a willingness to do what is best for their children in care. We value a candidate who is not afraid to make mistakes, who is committed to doing what is best, and who embraces the philosophy that “Childhood is not a rehearsal.”

Qualifications

• Trained as a Level 3 TA
• Committed to doing what you can to get it right for every child in your care
• Creative in approaching new challenges
• Excited by research and learning new things
• Able to demonstrate composure through everything
• Focused on your ‘why’ and able to think through the purpose of everything
• Willing to model our school values while leading with integrity
• Ready to dance into school every day

We Offer

• A creative and united team who challenges the status quo and collaborates across year groups
• Focus on wellbeing and workload policy
• Development and research opportunities
• A supportive community
• A chance to laugh every day
• Music at the gates to get you in the dancing mood

Visit dates: Monday 10th November at 9:00am and 4:00pm; Wednesday 12th November at 3:00pm; Friday 14th November at 9:00am. Closing date: Wednesday 19th November at midday. Interview: Wednesday 3rd December, time to be confirmed. For further information, visit https://www.st-james.dudley.sch.uk/. Please apply online.

We require a medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants must provide documentation proving their right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not offered.