Level 3 – Learning Support Assistant

Pool Hayes Primary School, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV12 4RX

28 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  16 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  18 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,578.00 - £26,578.00 Annually (FTE) Pro Rata Salary: £21,624.95 (FTE £26,578)

Level 3 – Learning Support Assistant job summary

Level 3 - Learning Support Assistant

Pool Hayes Primary School - Bridgnorth Grove, Willenhall, WV12 4RX

35 Hours | Term Time Only | Monday to Friday

Start Date: ASAP

Pro Rata Salary: £21,624.95 (FTE £26,578)

The Role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Learning Support assistant with the NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator) or equivalent to join Pool Hayes Primary School. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, experienced foundation & EYFS teaching assistant, who is able to start this role as soon as possible. The Academy is eager to grow and is always interested in innovative practitioners, who will brighten up the children's day and make them feel part of the class and adhere to their needs.

About you:

The ideal candidate for this role would be a talented and experienced Teaching Assistant who has worked with children in the early years setting. You must also be passionate and willing to support pupils no matter what they need to ensure there are no barriers to learning.

Key personal qualities and skills will include:

• Level 3 TA with experience and initiative to work effectively with pupils 1:1, in groups and with a whole class;
• Experience (minimum 6+ months) within the early years setting with children aged 2- 4yrs;
• The ability to inspire children;
• Support teaching staff in the development and education of children across a varied range of key stages;
• Implement learning programmes to improve outcomes for identified children;
• Is a reflective and flexible practitioner;

Please refer to the job description for a full list of responsibilities and a person specification.

About us:

At Pool Hayes, we view accountability as a shared commitment to our children’s futures rather than a source of pressure. You will join a supportive, forward-thinking team that is dedicated to providing you with the resources, data tools, and professional autonomy needed to succeed.

We are committed to fostering a culture that values the health and well-being of all employees at Matrix Academy Trust. We are proud to offer a comprehensive well-being package to all employees, including access to 24/7 online GP, physiotherapy services and counselling services. We also offer all employees annual health checks which includes the flu jab, BMI checks and a general discussion with a qualified Nurse.  

To apply please complete our application form on My New Term.

You may also wish to contact the Headteacher Mrs. Snape csnape@poolhayesprimary.co.uk to arrange an informal look at the school for yourself.

Application Deadline: 16th October 2026

Please note that suitable candidates will be called for interview and we reserve the right to remove any advertised role early.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Pool Hayes Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: Up to 210 pupils
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Pool Hayes Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/pool-hayes-primary-school-willenhall

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