Teaching Assistant - Level 3

Nether Stowe School, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 7NB

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  25 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  7 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £25,989 – £27,254 full time equivalent. Actual salary £19,987 – 20,960 per annum

Teaching Assistant - Level 3 job summary

Nether Stowe School is seeking to appoint a committed, passionate and dedicated Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our friendly team. This is an exciting opportunity to support our pupils learning and make a real difference in their school experience. 

The Teaching Assistant will be required to:

Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons and activities

Assist pupils with learning, ensuring they reach their full potential

Help maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment

Support with preparation of resources and classroom management

Contribute to pupil wellbeing and pastoral support

The role will also include lunchtime supervision

What you’ll need to succeed

Strong numeracy and literacy skills are essential.

Be enthusiastic and enjoy working with children.

Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Be committed to supporting the learning and development of all pupils.

What you will get in return

Be part of a friendly and supportive school community.

Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Make a direct impact on the learning journey of our pupils.

An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and employee benefits package.

A competitive pension scheme through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).

Professional development and wellbeing days, supporting your continued learning and wellbeing.

How to apply:

To arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact Kirsty Jones, Headteacher, via email on kjones@netherstowe.com

To apply please complete an application form online. Please include a supporting statement outlining ‘what skills and experience you have that make you suitable for the role’.

Please note we do not accept CV’s, applications will only be considered if received on an ATLP application form.

Candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as we reserve the right to interview earlier and withdraw the advert if a suitable candidate is appointed. 

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 Nether Stowe School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 692 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Nether Stowe School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/nether-stowe-school

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