Level 3 Teaching Assistant
Our Lady and St Kenelm RC School, Halesowen, West Midlands, B63 4AR53 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
4 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
13 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time: Full Time (32.5 hrs per week)
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Level 3 TA salary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Role
We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our 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 the school offers its staff
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
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
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 2026. 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.
All references are followed up using a pre-interview safeguarding enquiry form if called to interview and if appointed a more thorough reference will be sought.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Our Lady and St Kenelm RC School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 203 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- info@our-lady.dudley.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01384 816880
We are a much sought after, small one-form entry Catholic primary school in Halesowen. We have strong links to the parish of Our Lady and St Kenelm as well as our sister church, Our Lady of Lourdes, Old Hill. We are a dynamic, innovative staff who put the children at the heart of every decision we make. We work strongly as a team and excel in developing leaders at all levels.
Arranging a visit to Our Lady and St Kenelm RC School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email info@our-lady.dudley.sch.uk.
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