Teaching Assistant- Level 3

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 9PN

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  2 February 2026

• Closing date

  26 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  15 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: TA Level 3 - Part Time (Afternoons)
• Additional allowances:

  TA Level 3 - Part Time (Afternoons)

Teaching Assistant- Level 3 job summary

SUPPORT FOR PUPILS

Assist pupils, on an occasional basis, with personal hygiene routines including toilet training, changing on incontinent/sick children, dressing and undressing.

Supervise the activities of individuals or groups of children (normally up to 8) within the classroom.

Under the instruction/guidance of a teacher, support pupils with sensory and/or physical impairment.

Under the instruction/guidance of a teacher, support pupils with non specific learning difficulties

lead 1 to 1 and small group interventions; be able to support the learning of pupils and be able to evidence the impact of your work upon their learning.

Assist the teacher with lesson/activity planning, delivery and evaluation.

Under the instruction/guidance of a teacher, support pupils with behavioural, emotional and social development needs e.g. implementation of behaviour management policies/promotion of school policies relating to pupil behaviour.

Under the instruction/guidance of a teacher/external agency worker support pupils with communication and interactions difficulties.

Assist pupils in the use of resources including IT

Maintain pupils interests and motivation

Support individuals and group work assigned by the teacher is raising core skills.

Support individual education plans

Escorting pupils home as required, with another member of staff.

To be aware of pupil problems, achievements, progress and report to the teacher as agreed.

Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs ensuring their safety and access to learning activities

Establish a constructive relationship with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs.

Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance of a teacher.

Communicate effectively, have a positive attitude and be able to work successfully as part of a team within the school.

SUPPORT FOR THE TEACHER/SCHOOL

Provide support for learning activities by making a contribution to supporting a teacher in the planning and evaluation of learning activities and supporting the delivery of learning activities.

Making a contribution to organising effective learning environments and maintaining appropriate records.

Ability to plan, priorities and organise own work schedule and meet deadlines.

Undertake routine marking in line with school policy.

Design and produce displays with minimal supervision.

Contribute information to pupil records (e.g. assessment information)

Work with parents to enhance pupils learning

Liaise with parents as appropriate.

Support out of hours school learning activities (within established guidelines)

Monitor pupils responses to learning activities and record achievement/progress as directed.

Provide regular feedback to teachers on pupil achievement, progress and problems.

Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents and reporting in line with school policy.

Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers.

Administer routine tests and invigilate exams.

Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use.

Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.

Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, equal opportunities, health and safety, security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to the appropriate person.

Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.

Participate in training, other learning activities and performing development as required.

Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required.

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 St Mary's Catholic Primary School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 236 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Mary's Catholic Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-mary-s-catholic-primary-school-ws10-9pn

St. Mary’s is a single form of entry primary school with a Nursery class which offers a Catholic education for primary aged pupils (3 to 11 year olds) living within the Parish of St Mary’s, Wednesbury and the surrounding area. We also welcome families from other denominations and faith traditions who are willing to support the mission of our school,

"Our community, growing and learning together with Christ"

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