Nursery Level 3 Teaching Assistant – Early Years (Term-Time)

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

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.