19 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    July 2025

  • Closing date

    3 June 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    13 May 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time, part time

Contract type

Fixed term

Full-time equivalent salary

£22,714.00 - £24,619.00 Annually (Actual)

Level 3 Teaching Assistant – Maternity Cover job summary

Level 3 Teaching Assistant – Maternity Cover

NJC Point 9-14

£22,714 – 24,619 actual per annum

37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time only)

Maternity cover / Fixed Term contract ending December 2025

Start Date: July 2025

Are you looking for a fantastic new opportunity?

North Walsall Primary Academy are looking for a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to work with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils. This role will involve promoting pupils’ independence, self-esteem and social inclusion and give support to pupils, individually or in groups, so that they can access the curriculum, take part in learning and experience a sense of achievement. We are looking for an individual who strives to share their passion for education with our students and join our dedicated team to uphold the Academy’s vision and values.

The successful candidate will hold GCSE level (to include English and Maths grade C/4 +), and an NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent. First aid training or willingness to undertake is essential. The ideal candidate will join an academy which is dynamic and inspiring, creating a culture of outstanding success amongst our students.

Why Choose North Walsall Primary Academy?

From our academy badge you will see that North Walsall Primary Academy is a multi – cultural academy that has children from many cultures around the world.

At NWPA we are proud of our children, staff and the positive environment that we work in. You should make time to come and visit to see the wonderful work around the Academy.

The environment that we provide is supportive and nurturing which encourages our children to learn and progress. We have very high expectations of our children and the exceptional behaviour and attitude to learning from our pupil’s reflects this. Our children love to welcome visitors into our academy and take pride in showing visitors their work and their academy.

Together, our approach will be to:

Ensure highly effective classroom practice

Commit to overcoming barriers to learning for all pupils, without exception

Secure high levels of engagement from all stakeholders which enable excellent pupil achievement

You will be able to benefit from:

A warm, welcoming and highly skilled team, who support and inspire each other

Commitment to professional development

A creative and innovative environment

Commitment to continuing professional development

Amazing children that are eager to learn and develop

In return, you can expect fantastic Professional Development opportunities, a comprehensive employee benefits package, shopping discounts, cycle-to-work and gym schemes, cinema tickets and an employee assistance programme.

To learn more and apply online, please see our application pack for more information and visit our careers page.

Closing Date for Applicants: Tuesday 3rd June 2025 at 9am

Interview date: To be confirmed

North Walsall Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and the successful applicant must undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE update 2024.

We are passionate about Diversity and Inclusion and welcome all applications. We are a Disability Confident Employer. We are open to Flexible Working.

Commitment to safeguarding

The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check, and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE update 2023. We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications. We are open to Flexible Working.

Applying for the job

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

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About North Walsall Primary Academy

School type
Academy, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
236 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
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Our vision for the school and our students is clear and simple; we ensure that every child accesses exceptional educational opportunities. This is achieved through our staff and students living and breathing our core values of nobody opting out, sharing worldly wisdom, persevering and achieving.

We are proud that we are part of a diverse and thriving community. At North Walsall we believe if a fair and consistent approach that ensures students are successful. We make no apologies for our high expectations which enable students to unlock their potential. North Walsall has the highest expectations for attendance, punctuality, uniform, behaviour and outcomes. Our relentless drive for high performance at all levels ensures that all students are happy and successful during their time here.

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