Teaching Assistant Level 3

Job Reference DUDLEY/TP/31238/5030

Number of Positions:

Contract Type:

Part time permanent

Salary:

£20,019.70 - £21,820.87 actual salary per annum. Term time only, 39 weeks (no. of working weeks. First year salary will reflect number of working days remaining in holiday year.

Working Hours:

32.5

Location:

Our Lady & St Kenelm Primary School, Bundle Hill, Halesowen

Closing Date:

04/09/2026

Job Type:

Schools / Academies - Support staff roles - Teaching assistant

Sector:

Education

Business Unit:

Our Lady & St Kenelm

Job Introduction

Our Lady and St Kenelm RC School

Level 3 Teaching Assistant Post

‘Bringing out the best in everyone, for the benefit of all, in the Spirit of Christ.’

Are you a teaching assistant who is passionate about supporting children’s learning within a fabulous one-form entry school? If so, we want you to join our team!

The Governors of Our Lady and St Kenelm RC School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, hardworking and inspirational learning support practitioner to work at our school.

This appointment is with the governors of the school under the terms of the Catholic Education Service contract signed with the governors as employers.

This job description may be amended at any time, following consultation between the Head Teacher and the member of staff.

About Us

Our Lady and St Kenelm is a warm and inclusive Catholic Primary School, rooted in Gospel values and dedicated to helping every child grow academically, spiritually, and personally. We pride ourselves on being a supportive and nurturing community where staff, children, and families work in partnership to enable all to flourish.

The Role

We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join, primarily, our KS1 team. Working closely with the class teachers, you will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning, leading small group interventions, and promoting the wellbeing and spiritual growth of all children.

Key Responsibilities

Support high-quality teaching and learning under the direction of the class teacher.
Deliver planned interventions and small-group work, including supporting children with additional needs.
Lead learning activities with individuals, small groups, and occasionally the whole class.
Contribute to planning, assessment, and the preparation of classroom resources.
Promote pupils’ spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development, in line with the Catholic ethos of the school.
Support children’s social and emotional wellbeing, modelling positive behaviour and relationships.
Assist with classroom organisation and administrative tasks as needed.
Build strong, positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents/carers.
Supervise children during breaks, lunchtimes, and school activities.

About You

The successful candidate will:

Hold a relevant Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).
Have proven experience of supporting teaching and learning in a primary school setting, ideally Key Stage 1.
Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Be flexible, proactive, and able to use initiative effectively.
Have high expectations of behaviour and learning, encouraging all children to achieve their potential.
Support and uphold the Catholic ethos and values of the school (being a practising Catholic is desirable but not essential).

What We Offer

A welcoming and faith-filled school community.
Happy, caring, confident, motivated children who love coming to school every day to learn.
A hardworking team of dedicated, positive and very supportive staff
A supportive community which has strong links with parents and Parish
A proactive approach to your Professional Development
An active and supportive Governing Body
Mentoring support and coaching from our experienced leaders.
Thorough and supportive induction process
Commitment to staff well-being and workload

The post holder may be reasonably expected to undertake other duties appropriate with the level of responsibility that may be allocated from time to time.

Our Lady and St Kenelm is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and therefore the post is subject to an enhanced DBS statement.

We also conduct online searches for all posts in line with guidance from KCSIE 2025. Online searches are not part of the shortlisting process itself and candidates will have a chance to address any issues of concern that come up during the search at interview.

Visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged to look around our wonderful school.
Please ring or email for an appointment: 01384 816880 info@our-lady.dudley.sch.uk

Hours of work: 32.5 hrs per week (£20,019.70 - £21,820)

Application forms and further information are available on the school website: (click here)

Closing date: Friday 4th September @ 12noon

Whole class lesson observations: Tuesday 8th September (Times TBC)

Interviews for successful candidates: Monday 14th September

Start Date: ASAP or after 4 weeks’ notice period, if currently employed.

Requirements for Level 3 Teaching Assistant

‘Bringing out the best in everyone, for the benefit of all,

in the Spirit of Christ.’

Aspect	Essential	Desirable
Faith commitment	Ability to actively promote the Catholic ethos of the school and become involved in the wider life of the school community	Practising Catholic
Qualifications and Experience	NVQ Level 3 Qualification (CACHE)	Be a practising Catholic
Knowledge and understanding	The Level 3 TA should have knowledge and understanding of: support mechanisms for teaching staff; the National Curriculum structure; have awareness of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, equal opportunities, confidentiality.	In addition, the Level 3 TA might also have knowledge and understanding of: the different ways in which children learn; behaviour-management strategies;
Skills	The Level 3 TA will be able to: contribute to a range of teaching, learning and pastoral activities; plan, monitor and assess; take responsibility, with minimum supervision, for delivering work programmes over an extended period to groups of children with complex needs; demonstrate good communication skills both written and spoken; demonstrate good ICT skills; work independently and as part of a team, showing excellent initiative.	Have experience of delivering teaching and learning to a whole class. Have experience of delivering the Read, Write Inc. phonics programme.
Personal Qualities	Celebrates and uphold the Catholic faith, beliefs and virtues of our school. High regard for safeguarding and children’s holistic welfare. Approachable and fun Committed and resilient, working to find solutions to challenge when they arise. Empathetic Enthusiastic and passionate Organised, approachable and adaptable Patient and positive Resourceful Ability to adapt to a variety of situations. Conscientious attitude to work. Punctual Team player, going above and beyond to support the needs of the class teacher, children and school. Calm under pressure. Maintains confidentiality. Enthusiastic and fun. Brings out the best in themselves and others.

Essential characteristics will be assessed at the short-listing stage.

Desirable will be taken into account at short-listing and also explored with short-listed candidates at their interview – if appropriate.

Candidates who fulfil all essential and the most desirable will be called for interview.

Applications forms below

Disclosure Form.doc

Application Form - Level 3 TA.docx

Recruitment Monitoring Form.doc

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Disclosure Form.doc

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.

Effective from September 2022, KCSIE states as part of the shortlisting process schools and colleges should consider carrying out on-line searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an on-line check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to or at interview.

N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications.

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