Level 3 Teaching Assistant -St Matthew’s CE (Aided) Primary School and Nursery Centre

Telford & Wrekin; Telford; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Telford & Wrekin is hiring a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to support children across the school. The role is 32.5 hours per week during term time, with a Paediatric First Aid qualification preferred.

The successful candidate will cover classes in teachers’ absences, work with 1:1 and small groups, and contribute to high standards of care, achievement, and safeguarding within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• HLTA qualifications or equivalent is desirable.
• Experience assisting children across key stages.
• Phonics knowledge and understanding of early reading.
• Experience supporting children with SEND.
• Awareness of GDPR and confidentiality in school settings.
• Demonstrated integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Cover classes in the absence of a teacher.
• Provide 1:1 and small group support in classrooms.
• Assist across all key stages with flexible duties.
• Undertake planned activities and wellbeing support as needed.
• Possess or be prepared to undertake Paediatric First Aid qualification.

Skills

HLTA qualifications

Experience with children

Phonics knowledge

SEND experience

GDPR compliance

Confidentiality

Parent communication

Education

Paediatric First Aid

Job description

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Required as soon as possible

32.5 hours per week term time only plus PD days when required.

Scale 4 Point 7 to 11 - £14.14 per hour

We wish to appoint an enthusiastic, organised and passionate Teaching Assistant to support children across our school.

We are looking for candidates who

• cover classes in the absence of a teacher
• have the qualifications to HLTA, including planning when necessary
• have experience of assisting children in all key stages
• may have experience of phonics and a good understanding of how early reading is taught.
• have understanding and experience of children with SEND
• are committed to high expectations of care, achievement, behaviour, inclusion and safeguarding
• are passionate about making a difference to our children’s future
• are creative, flexible and passionate about helping children learn.
• demonstrate a positive approach to challenge and change
• will be an active part of our enthusiastic and dedicated team.
• can build good working relationships with parents/carers.
• can provide support 1:1, with small groups and within a classroom setting, including providing intimate care
• has or is prepared to undertake a Paediatric First Aid qualification
• maintain confidentiality at all times and observe GDPR Guidelines

Closing date for applications: Midday on Monday 2nd November 2026.

Interview date: TBD

Attached documents

• Person Specification
• Job Description
• Application Notes
• Application Form
• Advert details