Teaching Assistant Level 3

Ashwood Park is a one and a half form entry school with a Resource base for deaf children. We have well maintained buildings and excellent areas for outdoor learning including our forest school. We have a caring and positive atmosphere, where purposeful learning takes place. The staff are highly motivated, enthusiastic, caring, hardworking and dedicated to providing the very best for our children.

We aim to provide a curriculum which makes learning exciting and creative. We hope this approach encourages children to achieve their full potential and aspire to the highest personal standards of achievement presentation and behaviour. Our goal is to learn together to be the best we can be.

Level 3 Teaching Assistant: 32.5 Hours

Salary: Grade 5

Location: Ashwood Park Primary School, Bells Lane, Wordsley, DY8 5DJ

We are looking to recruit an experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistant, on a permanent contract. If you

• work well as part of a team
• are positive and relish the opportunity to make a difference to children's lives
• work in a creative way to inspire and challenge children
• are passionate about learning and adapting the curriculum to meet the needs of an individual child
• are willing to go that extra mile

We will offer you

• happy and enthusiastic children who like to learn and have fun
• a vibrant and exciting work environment with excellent outdoor learning facilities
• a friendly, welcoming and supportive team
• a curriculum tailored to individual children’s needs

Visits to the school are encouraged and can be made by appointment with the school office on [phone removed].

Date of visit: Wednesday 23rd September 2026

Closing date: Sunday 27th September 2026

Interviews: Wednesday 30th September 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.

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