Teaching Assistant - Level 3 Ref. TV32425

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Walsall; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

A primary school in Walsall is looking for a Teaching Assistant (Level 3) to support teaching and learning in Key Stage 2. The position is temporary, requiring 28.5 hours of work per week during term time. Essential skills include a secure knowledge of child development, good Maths, and English skills. Experience with pupils with special educational needs is crucial. The school values a nurturing environment and aims to promote pupil welfare. Application deadline is 12th December at 3:30pm.

Qualifications

• Secure knowledge of child development is essential.
• Good Maths and English skills are required.
• Experience of working with pupils in Key Stage 2 is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning in Key Stage 2.
• Assist groups of pupils, including those with SEND.
• Deliver interventions for pupils.

Skills

Knowledge of child development

Good Maths skills

Good English skills

Experience with SEND pupils

Training in Forest Schools

Training in Attachment

Job description

Teaching Assistant (Level 3)

Salary: Grade 5 SCP:12-17 (£19,031-£20,644)

28.5 hrs per week (Term time only)

Temporary contract (as soon as possible-31/03/27)

We wish to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join our successful team. The role will be to support teaching & learning in Key Stage 2. You will be expected to support groups of pupils, including those with SEND, and deliver interventions.

Lower Farm is a nurturing and continually improving school with a pupil centred focus.

It is essential that you have a secure knowledge of child development and good Maths and English skills. Experience of working with pupils in this age group is also essential. Training in Forest Schools and/or Attachment would be advantageous.

The school is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils and expect all staff to share this commitment. The appointment will depend on a successful enhanced DBS clearance, two suitable references and an online search.

Application forms are available from Lower Farm Primary School by telephoning

01922 710479 or email [e-mail]

Deadline for applications: Friday 12th December at 3:30pm

Interviews: Wednesday 7th January 2026