Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about supporting students' learning and development? Do you have experience working with secondary school-aged children and a desire to make a difference in their educational journey? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Teaching Personnel are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join one of our fantastic partner secondary schools in Middleton. As an L3 TA, you will play a key role in supporting both teachers and students, ensuring a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support students in their academic, social, and emotional development.
• Provide tailored support to individual students or small groups, particularly those with Special Educational Needs (SEN) or requiring additional help.
• Assist the classroom teacher with lesson planning, resource preparation, and delivering engaging learning activities.
• Promote positive behaviour management and help to create a safe, stimulating learning environment.
• Support students with literacy, numeracy, and other core subjects, ensuring they reach their full potential.
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teachers and parents/guardians when necessary.

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).
• Experience working in a secondary school environment is highly desirable.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
• A proactive, adaptable, and patient approach to working with children of varying abilities.
• Understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures.
• A genuine passion for education and helping young people succeed.

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A supportive and welcoming school environment.
• Competitive pay and regular feedback to help you grow in your role.
• Access to a range of resources and CPD through Teaching Personnel.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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