Teaching Assistant Level 3 at Thorns Primary School

Job Reference #

EDV/2026/TPS/07622

Location

Thorns Road, Quarry Bank, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 2JY

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£26,403.00 - £28,142.00 Annually (FTE)
Grade 5 Point 7 – 11: £26,403 - £28,142 pro rata Actual Salary: £20,278 per annum

Hours Per Week

32.5

Closing Date

Midnight, Fri 12th Jun, 2026

Start Date

01/09/2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

18/06/2026

Interview Date(s) 18/06/2026

We are looking for an exceptional Teaching Assistant at Thorns Primary School who can:

· to contribute to our commitment that at Thorns, children ACHIEVE
· work with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils, promote pupils’ independence, self-esteem, and social inclusion and to support pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning, and experience a sense of achievement
· support learning in KS1 and/or KS2
· teach phonics (Little Wandle training will be provided)
· support a range of year groups, including supporting Y6 with SATs preparation if needed
· supervise a whole class for periods of time (as required by SLT but not regularly)
· attend to pupils’ personal care including toileting, hygiene, dressing and eating as well as help with social, emotional, welfare and health matters in close consultation with class teacher and Inclusion Lead