Level 3 Teaching Assistant (Nursery)- St Andrews Primary school

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in Wolverhampton is seeking an experienced teaching assistant to join their friendly team. The ideal candidate will hold an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and demonstrate a commitment to providing high-quality care within the Early Years Foundation Stage. Responsibilities include supporting children's development and embodying the school's ethos. This position offers a pro-rata salary of £19,642 to £21,800 annually.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with young children in an educational setting.
• Ability to demonstrate the school’s ethos and values.

Responsibilities

• Make positive contributions to children's development.
• Work within the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.

Skills

Strong commitment to leading and delivering high-quality care to young people

Secure knowledge of Early Years Foundation Stage

Understanding of safeguarding and special educational needs

Fluency in spoken English

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

The Governors are seeking to appoint an experienced and highly motivated teaching assistant to work within EYFS, who wants to make a positive contribution for our children by joining our friendly and supportive team.

The successful candidate will have NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, a secure knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage, recognising responsibilities towards safeguarding, special educational needs and other legislative requirements for working with young children.

You will have a strong commitment to leading and delivering high‑quality care to young people and be able to demonstrate the school’s ethos and values within the setting through your daily work.

If you would like any further information about the post, please contact Mrs Thompson, Headteacher. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the office on 01902 558522.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) clearance is required for this role.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children’s Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Please see job description and person specification attached.

Application forms are available below and should be returned to SIPS Education Ltd, 2nd Floor Guardian House, Cronehills Linkway, West Bromwich, West Midlands B70 8GS or emailed to [e-mail]. If you require more information about how to apply for the post, please call 0121 296 3000.

Please ensure application forms are signed if sending via email.

If you are successful in being short‑listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date. Please ensure you check your junk/spam boxes as well as your inbox in case any correspondence has been delivered there.

Online Search

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.

Further information relating to our school, including our policies can be found on our website:

Homepage | St Andrew's

Location: St Andrew’s Church of England Primary School, Coleman Street, Whitmore Reans, Wolverhampton, WV6 0RH

Hours: 32 hours per week, Term Time plus training days

Grade: Grade 4, £26,403 – £28,142 actual pro‑rata salary £19,642 – £21,800 p.a.

Closing date: Friday 21st November 2025 – 9:00 AM

Interview: Friday 28th November 2025