Teaching Assistant Level 3 EDV/2025/QPA/56028 Chestnut Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4HA [...]

Springwell Alternative Academy; Bedford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive educational institution is seeking a passionate Level 3 Teaching Assistant to enhance student learning in a collaborative environment. Responsibilities include supporting educational activities, promoting inclusion, and helping assess student progress. Applicants must possess a Level 3 Teaching and Learning Qualification and GCSEs in English and Maths. This role offers a fixed-term contract with a pro-rata salary ranging from £20,496 to £21,144, ensuring a rewarding experience in focusing on student success.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 Teaching and Learning Qualification.
• GCSE English and Maths (A*-C) or equivalent required.
• Good IT skills with Microsoft applications.
• Previous experience working with children or young people.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the class teacher and SENDCo to support students.
• Assist in the preparation of educational activities.
• Promote inclusion of all pupils in learning activities.
• Systematically record pupils’ progress and achievements.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

IT skills

Ability to build relationships

Literacy and numeracy skills

Knowledge of SEN

Education

Level 3 Teaching and Learning Qualification

GCSE English and Maths (grades A*-C) or equivalent

Job description

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

We are seeking an inspirational, dedicated and passionate Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our highly effective and supportive team.

We are dedicated to providing an outstanding education to every child. Our lovely students, hardworking teachers, and supportive parents create a community that is committed to excellence in all areas of education.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To work collaboratively with colleagues as part of a professional team, in particular the class teacher, the Special Educational Needs Co-Ordinator (SENDCO) and other teaching assistants, working at all times within the school’s policies and procedures
• Within the overall plan set by the class teacher or SENDCo to assist in devising and extending educational activities and in preparation of the curriculum. This may include contributing to the development and implementation of Individual Provision Plans (IPPs) and Personal and Pastoral Support Plans.
• To promote and support the inclusion of all pupils in the learning activities in which they are involved.
• To help assess and systematically record pupils’ progress and achievements, using the results of this monitoring in further support work.
• The successful applicant will join our staff working under the instruction and guidance of experienced teaching staff, to undertake educational activities and attend to the educational, personal and social needs of pupils in order to support their learning and development whilst ensuring their safety.
• At Queen’s Park Academy we challenge all learners to work hard and achieve as individuals across a broad and engaging curriculum, where learning is at the heart of all we do. Our children are nurtured to show respect for themselves, others and the wider community by developing positive relationships built on our school values.

The successful candidate will have

• Minimum of Level 3 Teaching and Learning Qualification
• GCSE English and Maths (grades A*-C) or equivalent.
• Previous experience working with children/young people
• Experience of working in an educational setting
• Experience of planning and leading small group teaching/interventions desirable
• Good knowledge of SEN
• Good IT skills (with good knowledge of Microsoft applications e.g. word, excel, etc)
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Team player and the ability to be able to build effective relationships with both colleagues and students
• Able to work using initiative

Job Specifics

Start date: asap

Salary: AS 5-7 FTE £25,893-£26,712 Actual pro rata salary £20,496-£21,144

Contract: Fixed Term until July 2026, Term time + inset days, 33.75 hrs per wk, Monday-Friday 8:30am-3:45pm

The Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the deadline date.

Safeguarding

We believe in the safeguarding and welfare of children and expect all staff to share this view.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.

The Department for Education (DfE) has set out statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ for schools and colleges on safeguarding.

Safeguarding is defined in paragraph 4 as:

“Protecting children from maltreatment; preventing impairment of children’s health or development; ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care; and taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes.”

The definition of 'children' includes everyone under the age of 18.