Animal Care Teaching Assistant (Level 3)

Isebrook School; Kettering; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Creating Tomorrow Multi Academy Trust is seeking a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to support our Animal Care provision at Isebrook School. You will work closely with students and staff to enable practical learning, safety and confidence through animal care activities.

The role focuses on assisting with day-to-day animal welfare, supporting individual learning needs, and building resilience and independence in pupils.

Qualifications

• Qualified to Level 3 Teaching Assistant standard or equivalent.
• Passionate about supporting children with additional needs.
• Confident with animals.
• Committed to safeguarding and animal welfare.

Responsibilities

• Support students to participate in animal care activities and practical learning.
• Assist with day-to-day care, welfare and safe handling of animals.
• Help students develop practical skills while providing a safe, supportive environment.
• Collaborate with a Level 4 teaching assistant and other professionals to deliver learning.
• Maintain high standards of animal welfare, health and safety.
• Support students with individual learning, communication and regulation needs.

Skills

Level 3 TA

Animal care

Trauma-informed

Safeguarding

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant (equivalent)

Job description

Creating Tomorrow Multi Academy Trust is seeking a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to support our Animal Care provision at Isebrook School. You will work closely with students and staff to enable practical learning, safety and confidence through animal care activities.

The role focuses on assisting with day-to-day animal welfare, supporting individual learning needs, and building resilience and independence in pupils.