Teaching Assistant Level 3 - closing date 05/01/2026

Hillside; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant Level 3 to support the educational and personal needs of students in a collaborative environment. The role requires NVQ/Level 3 qualifications and experience in a classroom setting. Responsibilities include planning learning activities, assisting with curriculum delivery, and fostering positive relationships with students and parents. The school emphasizes child welfare and offers in-house training programs and health services for all staff.

Benefits

Annual training program

Health and wellbeing services

Paid training days

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a relevant classroom/service environment.
• Experience supporting pupils with challenging behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils as part of a planned inclusion programme.
• Plan and implement teaching and learning activities.
• Establish supportive relationships with pupils and parents.

Skills

Positive attitude

Collaborative teamwork

Support for challenging behavior

Education

NVQ/Level 3 qualification in relevant subject

Level 2 in English/Literacy

Level 2 in Mathematics/Numeracy

Job description

Teaching Assistant Level 3 Permanent - closing date 5 January 2026

We are looking to appoint a Permanent Teaching Assistant Level 3.

The successful candidate/s will work collaboratively with the teacher inmeeting the personal, social and curriculum related needs of pupils, including those with special needs and/or bilingual needs, and toestablishpositive,supportiveand constructive relationships with pupils, parents, carers and the wider community, and by contributing ideas and strategies. Willassistwith the planning,deliveryand evaluation of the curriculum andit'sdifferentiation amongst pupils.

You will also be required toplan and implement teaching and learning activities to individuals and groups toundertake supervisory cover for classes as appropriate andestablish supportive and constructive relationships with pupils, parents,carersand the wider community.

We look for highly energetic and motivated staff who embrace challenge as we believe in the uniqueness of every student and offer a personalised approach to teaching.

In this school, the welfare of the child is paramount. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

What you can expect from us:

• The chance to work with our wonderful individual children and young adults.
• Annual programme of in-house training to help cement your knowledge. NB. all Hillside support staff take advantage of the 5 paid training days each academic year.
• Hillside staff have the benefit of free membership to the School's health and wellbeing services which include Wellbeing clinics, Nurse support services, GP consultations, Counselling and Physio programmes if there is a medical need.
• To work alongside staff whose professional support is sought by Lancashire mainstream schools.

What we expect from you:

• A positive attitude to work within a dedicated class team.
• To support pupils as part of a planned inclusion programme.
• To be fully involved in the planning and development, of independent social and interpersonal skills and to undertake activities to support the personal, social and emotional needs of pupil(s).
• To abide by the Code of conduct

Essential Qualifications

• NVQ/Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject
• Level 2 or equivalent qualification in English/Literacy
• Level 2 or equivalent qualification in Mathematics/numeracy
• Experience of working in a relevant classroom/service environment
• Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour

Please refer to the job description and advert on the school website or LCC vacancies page for a fuller range of duties and application form.

Make sure you read the information on ourVacancies page which applies to all school roles.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

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