Level 3 Teaching Assistant - Early Years

Wmjobs; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

St Luke’s CE (A) Primary in Blakenhall, Wolverhampton, is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant (minimum Level 3) to support learning across the year groups. The role involves assisting the class teacher, coordinating with year group staff to plan targeted support, and helping to implement teaching activities.

The post requires working with EYFS staff to establish a suitable learning environment and monitoring pupils’ progress through observation and recorded achievement.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.
• Good level of English and Maths.
• Experience in classroom support and learning assistance.

Responsibilities

• providing support within the classroom, under the direction of the class teacher
• working with the other staff in the year group to establish appropriate learning support for identified children/groups
• implementing agreed teaching activities
• working with the EYFS staff to establish an appropriate learning environment
• monitoring and evaluating pupils’ responses to learning activities through observational assessments and planned recording of achievement/progress against pre-determined learning objectives
• providing objective and accurate regular feedback on pupils’ achievement, progress, problems, etc.

Skills

English & Maths literacy

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Required as soon as possible. Closing date Friday 16 October, 2026.

St Luke’s is a Church of England (Aided) Primary School which is proud to be a central part of the diverse community of Blakenhall; we create opportunities for children to ‘Aspire, Believe and Achieve’.

The Governing Body are seeking to appoint an experienced and highly motivated practitioner (minimum Level 3) to work within our school.

The role will include:

• providing support within the classroom, under the direction of the class teacher
• working with the other staff in the year group to establish appropriate learning support for identified children/groups
• implementing agreed teaching activities
• working with the EYFS staff to establish an appropriate learning environment
• monitoring and evaluating pupils’ responses to learning activities through observational assessments and planned recording of achievement/progress against pre-determined learning objectives
• providing objective and accurate regular feedback on pupils’ achievement, progress, problems, etc.

Applicants must hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification and a good level of English and Maths.

Visits to the school are welcome, please ring the school office on 01902 556434 to arrange a visit.

St Luke’s CE (A) Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This position is subject to receipt of suitable references and an Enhanced Disclosure check (enhanced with Barred list check) under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Further details regarding this check are available from schools or by visiting https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service.

Also, where applicable, further checks on staff who have lived or worked outside the UK for more than 3 months will be carried out. St Luke’s is committed to adhering to General Data Protection Regulations.