Teaching Assistant (Level 3)

With three classes per year group, we benefit from strong collaborative practices, rich professional development opportunities and a supportive, dedicated staff team. We are committed to ensuring that inclusion sits at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team of support staff from September 2026. This is a fixed term contract until the end of the summer term 2027 in the first instance.

We can offer you:

A successful school committed to improving outcomes for all children

Happy, hard-working and well-behaved children

A cohesive and flexible staff team

Supportive parents and Governing body

Resources to ensure your effectiveness and success

A commitment to your professional development

You will need to have:

NVQ level 3

a minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Teaching Assistant

Good oral, written and numeracy skills

High expectations of all children

The ability to enthuse and inspire children

A commitment to improving outcomes for all children

Knowledge about how children learn and progress

The ability to work as part of a team

Willingness to go the extra mile

We will shortlist on Friday 12th June at 12pm and send invites out Monday 15th June.

Recruitment will have two parts.

Tests (include a Maths and English test) Friday 19th June

Interview Tuesday 23rd June

If you have drive, enthusiasm and commitment and would like to join our team, please contact the school for an application pack. Informal visits to school are welcomed.

Contact Claire Johnson to arrange on 0121 464 2551 or email c.johnson@wlprimary.co.uk

Closing date: Friday 12th June at 12pm

Wheelers Lane Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our safer recruitment practices, the school will carry out online searches for shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. An enhanced DBS check is required for successful applicants.