Key Role Information

Salary
£25,989 – £27,254 full time equivalent. Actual salary £19,987 – 20,960 per annum
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
25/09/2026 09:00
Interview
30 September 2026
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Staffordshire Schools Pay Scale | ST6 - ST9
Department
Nether Stowe School Support
Key stage
Not Applicable
Hours per week
37.00
Weeks per year
39.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Nether Stowe School is seeking to appoint a committed, passionate and dedicated Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our friendly team. This is an exciting opportunity to support our pupils learning and make a real difference in their school experience. 

The Teaching Assistant will be required to:

  1. Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons and activities
  2. Assist pupils with learning, ensuring they reach their full potential
  3. Help maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment
  4. Support with preparation of resources and classroom management
  5. Contribute to pupil wellbeing and pastoral support
  6. The role will also include lunchtime supervision

What you’ll need to succeed

  1. Strong numeracy and literacy skills are essential.
  2. Be enthusiastic and enjoy working with children.
  3. Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  4. Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
  5. Be committed to supporting the learning and development of all pupils.

What you will get in return

  1. Be part of a friendly and supportive school community.
  2. Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
  3. Make a direct impact on the learning journey of our pupils.
  4. An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and employee benefits package.
  5. A competitive pension scheme through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
  6. Professional development and wellbeing days, supporting your continued learning and wellbeing.

How to apply:

To arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact Kirsty Jones, Headteacher, via email on kjones@netherstowe.com

To apply please complete an application form online. Please include a supporting statement outlining ‘what skills and experience you have that make you suitable for the role’.

Please note we do not accept CV’s, applications will only be considered if received on an ATLP application form.

Candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as we reserve the right to interview earlier and withdraw the advert if a suitable candidate is appointed. 

Qualifications

Level 3 qualification in relevant discipline such as Health and Social Care, Childcare and Education, etc essential

Nether Stowe School

Kirsty Jones

kjones@netherstowe.com

Nether Stowe School
St Chad's Road
Lichfield
Staffordshire
WS13 7NB
Kirsty Jones
kjones@netherstowe.com

Safeguarding Information

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement of the role.

We will carry out an online search about you for information that is publicly available online. This will include social media accounts you may hold. This will only be carried out on shortlisted candidates and before interview. This processing of data will be conducted under the legal basis of Article 6(e) public task in line with the guidance laid out in para 226 of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025. Any data collected during this search will be retained in line with our retention schedule which is available on request.

Please find a link to our safeguarding policy which we would encourage you to read prior to applying to work in our organisation Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.pdf