Level 3 Teaching and Learning Assistant

Redbourn Primary School, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 7EX

23 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  4 January 2027

• Closing date

  4 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  12 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,427.00 Annually (FTE) £13.70 per hour

Level 3 Teaching and Learning Assistant job summary

Teaching and Learning Assistant (Level 3)Term Time Only | Redbourn Primary School

Redbourn Primary School is seeking a caring, enthusiastic and committed Level 3 Teaching and Learning Assistant to join our friendly team from 4th January 2027.

This is an exciting opportunity to support children in their learning and development, working closely with teachers and other professionals to help pupils achieve their full potential. The successful candidate will work with individuals, small groups and whole classes, providing both academic and pastoral support. The role also includes supporting children during lunchtime and contributing to the wider life of the school.

Hours

• Monday to Friday
• 7:45am - 3:30pm
• 30-minute unpaid lunch break

Essential Requirements

• Level 3 NVQ in Childcare, Teaching Assistant qualification, or equivalent
• Experience of working with children
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with children whilst maintaining appropriate boundaries
• A calm, patient, flexible and professional approach to working with children and families

We are looking for someone who is:

• Enthusiastic and committed to helping children succeed
• Kind, caring and approachable
• Confident working as part of a team
• Able to support children's learning, social development and wellbeing
• Willing to undertake further training and professional development

In return, we offer:

• A welcoming and supportive staff team
• Wonderful children who enjoy learning
• Opportunities for training and career development
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing
• A friendly and inclusive school community

Key Dates

Closing Date: Wednesday 4th November 2026
Interview Date: Monday 9th November 2026
Start Date: Monday 4th January 2027

For further information or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact the school office on 01582 792341.

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 Redbourn Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 375 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Redbourn Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/redbourn-primary-school

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