Level 3 Teaching Assistant - St Stephens Primary School

Level 3 Teaching Assistant Vacancy – 4.5 days per week (25.5hrs)

Term Time Only

Grade 4 SCP6 - £25,989 (actual salary approximately £15,475)

Join the Team at St Stephen’s Primary School

St Stephen’s Primary School is a forward-thinking, caring and dynamic primary school where children and staff are encouraged to thrive, grow and achieve their very best. We are proud of our warm and supportive school community and are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team for the start of the Autumn Term or sooner.

At St Stephen’s Primary School, we believe that exceptional schools are built by passionate people who genuinely care about making a difference every single day. Our staff are ambitious for our pupils and for one another, and going the extra mile is simply part of who we are. Creativity, teamwork, dedication and a shared commitment to excellence underpin everything we do.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a welcoming and growing village school where innovation is encouraged, wellbeing is valued and every member of staff is supported to develop professionally and personally. The position will become permanent following a successful 12-month period.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a genuine passion for education and improving outcomes for children
• Is enthusiastic, proactive and committed to making a positive difference
• Works effectively as part of a team and contributes positively to school life
• Is creative, innovative and willing to think outside the box
• Can work independently, showing flexibility, resilience and initiative
• Has knowledge and understanding of strategies to support children with a range of needs, including autism, specific learning difficulties and trauma-related behaviours
• Has high expectations for all children and believes every child can succeed
• Can build strong professional relationships with staff, pupils and families
• Is reflective in their practice and committed to continuous improvement Is willing to contribute to the wider life of the school in a caring and professional manner

In return, we can offer:

• A welcoming, vibrant and supportive working environment
• A caring and dedicated team who are committed to achieving the very best for our pupils, families and community
• Friendly, enthusiastic children who love learning and enjoy coming to school
• A school culture that promotes creativity, ambition and professional growth
• Supportive governors, parents and colleagues
• The opportunity to work in a school where your contribution is genuinely valued

If you are passionate about supporting children, committed to excellence and excited by the opportunity to work within a highly supportive and ambitious team, we would love to hear from you.

Please state any expertise or experience of learning support strategies along with your personal strengths in your application.

Please include further information addressed to the head teacher (of no more than 1 x A4 side, in a style of your choice) to support your application explaining why you are ideally suited to work at St Stephen’s Primary School, i.e.: What can you bring to this vibrant and energetic school? Visiting our school website and Facebook page would be beneficial.

Please complete the application and recruitment monitoring forms, and return them to school via post or email. Send completed applications to the school address below.

St Stephen's Primary School, Church Lane, Fradley, Lichfield, Staffs. WS13 8NL or by email to office@st-stephens.staffs.sch.uk.

Closing date for applications is noon on Friday 3rd July 2026

Shortlisted candidates for full interview will be informed by telephone or e-mail.

Interview Date: Wednesday 8th July 2026

Safeguarding Statement:

St Stephens Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and satisfactory references.

If you are shortlisted for the role, we may conduct an online search as part of our due diligence on the shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which may indicate that you are unsuitable to work with children, and that we may want to explore with you at interview.

Please see our school website for our school values.