Level 3 Teaching Assistant - Temporary

Salary: £20,019.70 - £21,820.87 per annum (term time only, 39 weeks). First year salary based on days remaining in holiday year.

Working Hours: 32.5 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks).

Location: Stourbridge.

Contract: Temporary until 31/08/2027 (first instance).

Start Date: September 2026.

Closing Date: 07/06/2026.

The Governors of Brook Primary School are looking to appoint an outstanding Level 3 Teaching Assistant who is enthusiastic, highly motivated and passionate about making a difference and helping to improve the learning opportunities for our children. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team which is ambitious for the success of all, where children have positive attitudes and a love of learning and where staff are valued and well supported by parents and governors.

Qualifications

• Holds an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Supporting Teaching and Learning
• Has experience supporting pupils within the KS1/EYF curriculum, including literacy and numeracy
• Is confident working with whole classes, small groups, and individual pupils
• Has experience working with children with additional needs, including those presenting challenging behaviours
• Has First Aid training (or is willing to undertake training)
• Demonstrates strong literacy, numeracy, and IT skills, alongside effective communication skills
• Has the ability to build positive relationships to support all children in meeting their goals and reaching their full potential
• Is committed to inclusion, safeguarding, and the overall well-being of all pupils
• Is resilient and passionate about supporting the social, emotional, and mental well-being of young people
• Is dedicated, creative, reflective, enthusiastic, and highly motivated
• Works effectively as part of a team and actively supports teaching staff to raise standards
• Enjoys working with children and strives for excellence and engagement in learning
• Provides a positive, safe, and supportive learning environment
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal, organisational, communication, and time management skills
• Is able to work with autonomy and take on responsibility where required
• Adheres to and supports whole-school policies, practices, and ethos
• Is willing to undertake ongoing professional development and training

Responsibilities

• Provide support to pupils to achieve learning goals e.g. leading phonic sessions.
• Provide support to pupils with additional needs/SEND.
• Assist the teacher with the planning of learning activities.
• Assist in maintaining classroom discipline through the implementation of the school’s behaviour management strategies.
• Assist with the day‑to‑day routines of a classroom including the preparation of resources.
• Assist the teacher in monitoring pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed.

Visits to the school are welcomed. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants must provide documentation proving their right to work in the UK. No sponsorship is offered for candidates without the right to work in the UK.