Level 3 Teaching Assistant Ref. TV19726

Walsall Council; Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive school community

Professional development

Forest school provision

Well-resourced environments

Job summary

Leighswood School invites a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our Early Years (Nursery) provision from January 2027. The role is full-time, 32.5 hours per week during term time plus 5 INSET days, with a permanent contract and a pay range of £29,542–£32,046 per year.

We seek a committed practitioner who can support learning, development and wellbeing, build strong relationships with families, and adapt to meet diverse learner needs while safeguarding is paramount.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young children in a school environment.
• Ability to build nurturing relationships with children and families.
• Good understanding of child development and adapting provision.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning and wellbeing in Early Years (Nursery).
• Work with teachers and families to aid development.
• Maintain calm, organised, and solution-focused approach.

Skills

Experience with young children

Building positive relationships

Inclusion for learners with additional

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Grade 5

32.5 hrs per week, Term Time Plus 5 INSET days.

Full-Time Equivalent pay range £29,542 – £32,046 (£15.31 - £16.61 per hour)

Permanent

The Executive Headteacher and Governors of Leighswood School are seeking to appoint a committed Level 3 Teaching Assistant to work in our Early Years (Nursery) provision from January 2027.

We need someone who:

• Has experience of working with young children in a school environment and demonstrates high-quality interactions that support children's learning, development and wellbeing.
• Is able to build positive, nurturing relationships with children and their families.
• Has a good understanding of child development and can adapt provision to meet the needs of all learners.
• Has experience of supporting children with additional needs and can use a range of strategies to ensure they are fully included and make strong progress from their individual starting points.
• Works effectively alongside teachers and families to support children's learning and development.
• Remains calm, organised and solution-focused within a busy school environment.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm, initiative and flexibility.
• Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Shares our commitment to inclusive education and high aspirations for all children.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

In return we can offer:

• A warm, welcoming and inclusive school community where relationships are at the heart of everything we do.
• A supportive and experienced team committed to providing the very best opportunities for all children.
• Well-resourced learning environments, including extensive indoor and outdoor provision and a forest school
• A commitment to your professional development and ongoing training.
• Enthusiastic and responsive children who enjoy learning.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to children's lives and educational outcomes.
• The support of our wider group of schools within the Cadmus Federation
• A school community that values teamwork, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Closing Date for applications is 5pm on Monday 23rd November 2026.

Short-listed candidates will be contacted via email within 5 working days of the closing date.

Leighswood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, such as checks from previous employment and online checks, in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026 guidelines.

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. The successful candidate will have an enhanced DBS check prior to appointment. Further information can be found in our Child Protection Policy.