Teaching Assistant - Level 3

This is a wonderful opportunity to support children at the beginning of their school journey, helping them to feel safe, settled and excited to learn each day.

About St Stephen's Church of England Primary School

St Stephen’s CofE Primary School is proudly serving our diverse community with compassion to provide the best start for all. Our values of Compassion, Achievement, Respect for Everyone underpin everything we do, alongside The St Stephen’s seven: Respect, Trust, Perseverance, Forgiveness, Compassion, Thankfulness and Friendship.

We offer a broad, balanced curriculum that inspires children to love learning, led by a dedicated and skilful team of staff who work closely together to ensure every child can thrive. We want all children to achieve the highest possible standards in every area of school life, and we do this by creating a safe, happy environment where pupils can flourish, grow in confidence and develop a lifelong love of learning.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital part in our EYFS provision, supporting young children as they begin to build the foundations for future success. Working closely with the class teacher and wider staff team, you will help create a calm, engaging and nurturing learning environment where every child feels valued and included.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work alongside the class teacher to plan and deliver engaging learning activities for individuals, small groups and the whole class, helping to bring learning to life in meaningful and purposeful ways.
• Provide in-the-moment support during lessons, helping children remain focused, involved and ready to learn throughout the day.
• Supervise the whole class and deliver pre-prepared activities during short-term teacher absence, ensuring learning continues smoothly and calmly.
• Support the teacher with the day-to-day organisation and management of pupils and the classroom, contributing to a positive, orderly and well-managed environment.
• Promote inclusion for all pupils, helping every child access learning, make progress and achieve their potential.
• Play an active part in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, always working with professionalism, care and integrity.

About You

We are looking for someone who brings warmth, energy and a genuine commitment to helping children succeed. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a busy primary setting, understand that children learn in different ways, and be confident in supporting pupils with a range of needs.

We’re Looking For:

• Experience of working with relevant age groups in a learning environment, ideally with an understanding of behavioural and learning difficulties.
• A good understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities, with the confidence to support effective teaching and learning.
• Clear, kind and reassuring communication with children, alongside professional communication with teachers, parents and carers.
• An appreciation that children have different needs and learn in different ways, with a willingness to respond thoughtfully and effectively.
• Experience of working collaboratively with class teachers, the SENCO and other colleagues to support learning and wellbeing.
• Experience of supporting lesson delivery, working with individuals and small groups, and helping pupils stay engaged and on task.
• A positive, proactive and flexible approach, with a genuine desire to contribute to the wider life of the school.
• A DfE-recognised EYFS qualification is essential.

What We Offer

We believe that great staff make a great school, and we are proud to offer a supportive environment where colleagues are valued, encouraged and developed. Joining St Stephen’s means becoming part of a caring community that looks after both children and staff.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

• Smiling, happy children who are eager to learn and a joy to support each day.
• A friendly and supportive staff team who work together to help every pupil reach their full potential.
• A Senior Leadership Team and Governing Board who invest in professional development and growth.
• Access to an employee assistance programme to support your wellbeing.
• A wellbeing day off during term time to help promote a healthy work-life balance.
• The benefits of being part of a Trust, including networking opportunities and wider CPD.
• The chance to make a positive and lasting difference to the lives of our young children.

If you would like any further information about the post, please contact Mrs Horton, Headteacher. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed, please contact the office to arrange.

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.

Further information relating to our school, including our policies can be found on our website: St Stephen's C of E Primary School | Wolverhampton | West Midlands.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy if sufficient applications are received.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) clearance is required for this role.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.