Teaching Assistant Level 3

Level 3 Teaching Assistant Post

'Bringing out the best in everyone, for the benefit of all, in the Spirit of Christ.'

Are you a teaching assistant who is passionate about supporting children's learning within a fabulous one-form entry school? If so, we want you to join our team!

About Us

Our Lady and St Kenelm is a warm and inclusive Catholic Primary School, rooted in Gospel values and dedicated to helping every child grow academically, spiritually, and personally. We pride ourselves on being a supportive and nurturing community where staff, children, and families work in partnership to enable all to flourish.

The Role

We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join, primarily, our KS1 team. Working closely with the class teachers, you will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning, leading small group interventions, and promoting the wellbeing and spiritual growth of all children.

Key Responsibilities

• Support high-quality teaching and learning under the direction of the class teacher.
• Deliver planned interventions and small-group work, including supporting children with additional needs.
• Lead learning activities with individuals, small groups, and occasionally the whole class.
• Contribute to planning, assessment, and the preparation of classroom resources.
• Promote pupils' spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development, in line with the Catholic ethos of the school.
• Support children's social and emotional wellbeing, modelling positive behaviour and relationships.
• Assist with classroom organisation and administrative tasks as needed.
• Build strong, positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents/carers.
• Supervise children during breaks, lunchtimes, and school activities.

About You

The successful candidate will:

• Hold a relevant Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).
• Have proven experience of supporting teaching and learning in a primary school setting, ideally Key Stage 1.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be flexible, proactive, and able to use initiative effectively.
• Have high expectations of behaviour and learning, encouraging all children to achieve their potential.
• Support and uphold the Catholic ethos and values of the school (being a practising Catholic is desirable but not essential).

What We Offer

• A welcoming and faith-filled school community.
• Happy, caring, confident, motivated children who love coming to school every day to learn.
• A hardworking team of dedicated, positive and very supportive staff.
• A supportive community with strong links with parents and Parish.
• A proactive approach to your Professional Development.
• An active and supportive Governing Body.
• Mentoring support and coaching from our experienced leaders.
• Thorough and supportive induction process.
• Commitment to staff well-being and workload.

Requirements for Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Faith Commitment

• Ability to actively promote the Catholic ethos of the school and be involved in the wider life of the school community.
• Practising Catholic (desirable).

Qualifications and Experience

• NVQ Level 3 Qualification (CACHE).
• Be a practising Catholic (desirable).

Knowledge and Understanding

• Support mechanisms for teaching staff.
• The National Curriculum structure.
• Awareness of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, equal opportunities, confidentiality.
• Knowledge of how children learn, behaviour-management strategies.

Skills

• Contribute to teaching, learning and pastoral activities.
• Plan, monitor and assess.
• Deliver work programmes for groups of children with complex needs with minimal supervision.
• Good written and spoken communication skills.
• Good ICT skills.
• Work independently and as part of a team, showing excellent initiative.
• Experience delivering teaching to a whole class.
• Experience with the Read, Write Inc. phonics programme.

Personal Qualities

• Celebrate and uphold the Catholic faith, beliefs and virtues of our school.
• High regard for safeguarding and children's holistic welfare.
• Approachable, fun, enthusiastic and passionate.
• Committed and resilient, working to find solutions to challenges.
• Empathetic, organised, adaptable, patient and positive.
• Resourceful, adaptable and conscientious.
• Punctual and a team player, going above and beyond.
• Calm under pressure, maintaining confidentiality.

Job Details

Hours of work: 32.5 hrs per week (£20,019.70 - £21,820). Closing date: Friday 4th September at 12noon. Whole class lesson observations: Tuesday 8th September. Interviews: Monday 14th September. Start date: ASAP or after 4 weeks' notice period, if currently employed.

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Our Lady and St Kenelm is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and therefore the post is subject to an enhanced DBS statement and medical clearance under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

This role is subject to online checks as part of the shortlisting process. Candidates will be able to address any concerns raised at interview. The council will check provided information for accuracy and compliance with law.