SEN Teaching Assistant Grade3

St James; Frankley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

St James Catholic Primary School is seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant Grade 3 to support pupils with learning needs on a 32.5-hour per week, term-time only basis. The role is fixed-term until August 31, 2027, with an anticipated start ASAP and interview on 15/10/2026.

The successful candidate will work within a Catholic environment, demonstrating enthusiasm, organisation and commitment to high standards of pupil achievement and behaviour. NVQ Level 3 in childcare or equivalent is required.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in childcare or equivalent qualification.
• Experience supporting pupils with learning needs.
• Excellent behaviour management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with learning and development across lessons.
• Assist in promoting high standards of pupil achievement and behaviour.
• Be reflective and committed to professional development (CPD).

Skills

SEN experience

Enthusiastic team player

Organised

Professional development

Education

NVQ Level 3 in childcare or equivalent

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant Grade3 at St James Catholic Primary School

New

New

Job Reference # EDV/2026/SJCPS/16679

Location

Leach Heath Lane, Rednal, Birmingham, West Midlands, B45 9BN

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£21,994.00 - £27,202.00 Annually (Actual)

Hours Per Week

32.5

Weeks Per Year

Term Time Only

Fixed Term End Date

Tue 31st Aug, 2027

Closing Date

9:00am, Fri 9th Oct, 2026

Start Date

ASAP

Positions Available

1

Interview Date(s)

15/10/2026

About this Role

SEN Teaching Assistant Grade3

Required - ASAP

32.5 hours , term time only

Grade 3: Actual Salary £21994 - £27202

1-year temporary contract

St James' Catholic Primary School is a happy, successful primary school which is part of the Lumen Christi Catholic Multi Academy Company. The school has an excellent reputation as well as enjoying a strong partnership between the School and Parish community.

The School Standards Committee are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant who is passionate in supporting pupils with learning and who has high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour.

The successful candidate will be:

• Supportive of the school's distinctive Catholic nature
• A highly-skilled SEN teaching assistant
• Enthusiastic
• Highly organised
• Committed to achieving the highest standards
• Reflective
• Committed to their own professional development
• NVQ Level 3 in childcare or an equivalent qualification

We can offer:

• A supportive and caring learning environment which aims to promote and develop expertise of all staff through a commitment to CPD.
• Enthusiastic and friendly children who respond well to encouragement and challenge and have a love for learning.
• Excitement and challenge with varied opportunities from our collaborative networking within the Lumen Christi MAC and local schools.
• An Outstanding school (Ofsted September 2024, RE Section 48 May Inspection 2019)

Interviews: Thursday 15th October 2026

St James and Lumen Christi are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references, which will be requested prior to interview, an enhanced DBS check, online searches, medical, evidence of qualifications plus verification of the Right to Work (RTW) in the UK.