Level 3 Teaching Assistant - St Stephens CofE Primary

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is looking for a dedicated Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join their vibrant team. This role involves promoting the welfare of children, motivating them to achieve their full potential, and collaborating with staff to enhance the learning environment. The school offers a supportive atmosphere with a focus on professional development, ensuring that staff can thrive while making a positive impact on students' lives. If you are passionate about education and want to be part of a nurturing community, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Happy and eager children

Term time only hours

Qualifications

• Experience in upper Key Stage 2 is desirable.
• Fluency in spoken and written English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Promote and safeguard the welfare of pupils.
• Motivate and support pupils to reach their potential.
• Work collaboratively with staff and contribute to school life.

Skills

Experience with children

Team collaboration

Motivational skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

The Local Governing Board at St Stephens CofE Primary School is seeking to appoint a dedicated, enthusiastic Level 3 Teaching Assistant - Nursery in the first instance. Experience of upper Key Stage 2 is desirable.

The successful candidate will need to:

1. Promote and safeguard the welfare of our pupils
2. Motivate and support pupils in reaching their full potential
3. Work collaboratively with staff across their phase
4. Work effectively as part of a team
5. Contribute wholeheartedly to wider school life

In return, we can offer:

1. Smiling, happy children who are eager to learn
2. A friendly and supportive team of staff who enable pupils to reach their full potential
3. A Senior Leadership Team and Governing Board that invest in professional development

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected 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, applying for this post would be unlawful.

This role is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016); therefore, fluency in spoken and written English is an essential requirement.

Please see the attached job description and person specification.

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]. For more information on how to apply, please call 0121 296 3000.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Please ensure application forms are signed if sent via email. If you provide an email address, correspondence will be sent via email.

If shortlisted for an interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date. Please check your junk/spam folders as well as your inbox for any correspondence.

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This does not form part of the shortlisting process, but any issues arising from this search can be discussed at the interview.

Location: St Stephen's CofE Primary, Woden Rd, Wolverhampton WV10 0BB

Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Term time only plus inset days

Grade: Grade 4 Point 7-11, £24,294 - £25,979 (Actual Salary: £18,261 - £20,405)

Closing date: 2nd June 2025 @ midday

Shortlisting: 2nd June 2025 from 1pm

Interviews and task: 6th June 2025

Visits to the school are welcome. We look forward to receiving your application.