Level 3 Teaching Assistant Permanent 32.5 hours per week Mon-Fri Term Time plus INSET Days Grade 5 SCP 012-017 £21,701 - £23,541 (actual salary) The Executive Headteacher and Governors of Leighswood School are seeking to appoint a committed and skilled Level 3 Teaching Assistant to work across KS2. We are looking for someone who: Can support individual pupils or small groups effectively Have experience of working within Key Stage 2 Can plan and adapt provision alongside the class teacher to meet the needs of all learners Is able to attend weekly staff training sessions from 3.30pm - 4.30pm as part of their contracted hours Holds a relevant Level 3 qualification Has high expectations for every child Is reliable, enthusiastic and passionate about learning Communicates clearly and works well as part of a team In return, we offer: A strong commitment to your professional development Support from the class teacher, Inclusion Team and wider Leadership Team A happy, vibrant school community where staff and children strive for success A fantastic, well-resourced working environment A curriculum that values creativity, imagination and the development of independent learners Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school offices to make an appointment with the Head of School. Closing date for applications is 12pm of Thursday 29th January. Interviews will take place on Tuesday 3rd February. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email. For an application form please email postbox@leighswood.walsall.sch.uk or call 01922 743621. Leighswood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, such as checks from previous employment and online checks, in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 guidelines. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. The successful candidate will have an enhanced DBS check prior to appointment. Further information can be found in our Child Protection Policy. Completed applications should be sent to postbox@leighswood.walsall.sch.uk by the closing date.