Level 3 Teaching Assistant
Elmwood School, Walsall, West Midlands, WS4 1EG24 days remaining to apply
Start date details
5th January 2026
Closing date
17 November 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
22 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £23,534.33 Annually (Actual) FTE Starting Salary £29,996
Level 3 Teaching Assistant job summary
Level 3 Teaching Assistant
Elmwood School - King George Crescent - Rushall - WS4 1EG
33.75 Hours | Term Time Only | Monday to Friday
Start Date: 5th January 2026
3 Positions Available
Starting Salary: £23,534.33 (FTE £29,996)
The role
At Elmwood School we are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our team and support high-quality teaching and learning across the school.
In this role, you will work under the guidance of teachers and senior staff to deliver planned learning activities for individuals or small groups, both inside and outside the classroom. You will assist with lesson planning, the preparation of learning resources, and the organisation of a positive and stimulating learning environment.
At times, you may also be required to supervise whole classes during short-term teacher absences, ensuring a calm and productive atmosphere, maintaining good order, and keeping pupils engaged with set tasks.
About you
We are looking for a motivated and capable individual who can demonstrate the following:
Essential Qualifications and Skills:
-NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants (or equivalent qualification) — candidates working towards NVQ3 will also be considered;
-Strong numeracy and literacy skills;
-Good IT and computer skills.
Personal Qualities:
-A positive, proactive attitude and a genuine enthusiasm for supporting pupils’ learning;
-Resilience and the ability to remain calm under pressure;
-A willingness to work with and support pupils with challenging behaviours;
-Physically fit and able to implement the principles of Team Teach (Physical Interventions) following appropriate training;
-Willingness to drive school transport, if required.
-Willingness to distribute medication (under the supervision of a Medical Teaching Assistant).
About us
Elmwood School is a well respected SEMH school that hasrecently joined Matrix Academy Trust. The school currently caterfor 85 pupils aged 11-16, offering a supportive and inclusive learning environment across three distinct areas of provision. Elmwood offers a broad and personalised curriculum, tailored to meet a wide range of abilities and needs, with qualifications up to and including GCSEs and BTECs.
Elmwood School is entering an exciting new chapter of growth and collaboration. This new partnership as part of Matrix provides access to shared expertise, professional development opportunities, and a strong network of support — all helping us to continue improving outcomes for our pupils.
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 available from My New Term.
If you would like further information about the role please contact the School’s Business Manager Lynn Maritza at lmaritza@elmwood.walsall.sch.uk
Application Deadline: 17th November 2025
Please note that suitable candidates will be called for interview and we reserve the right to remove any advertised role early.
Matrix Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and pre-employment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Elmwood School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- School size
- Up to 67 pupils
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Elmwood School website
School location
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