Teaching Assistant Grade 3

Job Introduction

Job Title:  Teaching Assistant
Salary: £21,283 - £25,007 pro rata per annum
Hours: 32.5
Location:  Westlands First School
Permanent 
  

Westlands First School are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join our lovely, nurturing school. The successful candidate will be required to be flexible and work across the school, supporting children and assisting the learning from Nursery to Year 4. The role will include some cover supervision across all year groups.

We are looking to appoint someone who is aspirational and determined to help our pupils achieve their best. 

Job Requirements:

· To assist in promoting the learning and personal development of pupils, to enable them to access learning and make the best use of the educational opportunities available to them.

· To assist with the provision of general care and welfare of pupils, including assisting with personal hygiene routines

· To assist in the implementation of programmes and strategies designed by other professionals such as Educational Psychologists and Speech Language Therapists

· To use positive behaviour strategies to enable the pupil to access learning and where appropriate, to know and apply positive physical handling techniques.

What we offer:

· A warm, friendly and welcoming school

· An excellent team of committed and hardworking staff

· A highly structured programme of Continuing Professional Development

· Enthusiastic and friendly children who love learning

The right candidate will have:

· A good basic education to GCSE with a minimum Grade C GCSE in English and Maths

· Experience working with young people

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· A flexible ‘can do’ attitude and a high level of professionalism

Westlands First School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

For further information please contact: Rachel Thornton 01905 772740, office@westlands.worcs.sch.uk

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)
This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, as well as convictions. The County Council has a commitment to safeguarding service users in our care.

Equality & Diversity: We are committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Application Closing Date: Monday 5th October 2026 @ 9.00 am
 Anticipated Interview Date: Friday 9th October 2026