Teaching Assistant Level 3 (Enhanced Learning Provision)

Abbey Catholic Primary School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B23 6QL

18 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  1 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  14 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hrs per week, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - 01/09/2026-31/08/2027
• Pay scale: Grade 3 (£27,254-£33,699) FTE, pro rata

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a qualified, highly motivated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant Level 3 who will contribute to the continued growth of this caring, popular primary school and be fully supportive of the Catholic ethos.

We are looking for a qualified Level 3 Teaching Assistant who has:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• The ability to work effectively with children, staff and parents

• A commitment to ensuring children achieve their full potential

• A dedication to raising standards within a broad and balanced curriculum

• The ability to support children’s wellbeing and self‑esteem

• A collaborative approach and enjoys working as part of a team

In addition, the successful candidate will:

• Deliver tailored lessons and interventions to pupils with SEND, including those with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), under the direction of the class teacher

• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and external professionals (e.g., therapists) to deliver specialist interventions

• Support pupils during transitions between the enhanced learning provision and mainstream classrooms, helping them engage confidently with lessons

• Apply specialist strategies to help pupils regulate emotions, manage behaviour and remain engaged, including pupils with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs

• Track, record and report on pupil progress towards EHCP targets and academic goals

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• A positive, caring ethos based upon the values of the Catholic faith

• Well‑motivated, happy children who love coming to school and are excited about learning

• An exciting opportunity to work collaboratively as part of a forward‑thinking Multi Academy that supports and develops your continuing professional development

• A committed and supportive environment where you will be encouraged to grow professionally

• The opportunity to be part of a dynamic, friendly and professional team

• Strong parish links and supportive parents, Local Governing Board and Senior Leadership Team

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Job Description - Teaching Assistant Level 3 (1).docx.pdf - 132 KB (opens in new tab)

About Abbey Catholic Primary School

• School type: Academies, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 420 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Abbey Catholic Primary School website
• Email address: hr@sjp2.net
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/abbey-catholic-primary-school-birmingham

Arranging a visit to Abbey Catholic Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@sjp2.net.

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