L3 Teaching Assistant

East Riding of Yorkshire Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 19,894 - 20,216; Part time

Job summary

East Riding of Yorkshire Council at Mount Pleasant CE VC Junior School is seeking a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our Nurture Provision, supporting children with SEND and working with the SENDCo to bridge social, emotional and academic gaps.

The role involves delivering small-step teaching, building positive relationships with pupils and families, and helping learners become creative, independent and reflective within a term-time, fixed-term contract until 31 August 2027.

Qualifications

• Experience in Enhanced Resource Provision or SEND setting.
• Ability to support children with EHCPs and complex needs.
• Strong verbal communication and relationship-building with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Deliver small step teaching to meet personal, social, and academic needs.
• Foster positive relationships with pupils, parents, and the wider community.
• Nurture, challenge, and motivate pupils who have fallen behind age-related expectations.
• Help children become creative, independent, and reflective learners.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Patience

Teamwork

Job description

£19,894 - £20,216 per year (Grade 4B term time pro rata)

Term Entry: Fixed term until 31 August 2027 (Due to Budget Constraints)

Type Hours: Part time (31.25 hours per week)

Days: Monday to Friday

Address: Mount Pleasant CE VC Junior School, Princess Road, Market Weighton, YO43 3BY

Level 3 Teaching Assistant (Nurture Provision)

Mount Pleasant CE VC Junior School, Market Weighton

A welcoming, Christian community where every child is inspired to excel.

Opportunity

Are you a patient, nurturing, and dedicated practitioner looking to make a genuine difference? Mount Pleasant CE VC Junior School is seeking a motivated Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our team.

In this pivotal role, you will work within our Nurture Provision, providing a bespoke, alternative curriculum for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). You will work closely with our SENDCo and teaching staff to bridge the gap for children who face social, emotional, or behavioural barriers to learning, supporting them both in our specialised provision and within mainstream classrooms.

Why Join Us?

• A Supportive Ethos: We pride ourselves on a "family first" approach and a strong Christian ethos that ensures a safe, happy, and inclusive environment.
• High Aspirations: We believe in the potential of every staff member and pupil.
• Investment in Excellence: For an exceptional candidate, a recruitment payment may be available.

The Role

Working collaboratively with teachers, Phase Leaders, and the SENDCo, you will:

• Deliver "small step" teaching to meet personal, social, and academic needs.
• Foster positive, supportive relationships with pupils, parents, and the wider community.
• Nurture, challenge, and motivate pupils who have fallen behind age‑related expectations.
• Help children become creative, independent, and reflective learners.

About You

We are looking for a flexible individual who can use their initiative and demonstrates:

• Experience: Prior experience in an Enhanced Resource Provision or a similar SEND setting is desirable but a passion for working with vulnerable children is essential.
• Expertise: A proven ability to support children with EHCPs and a wide range of complex needs is desirable but a passion for working with vulnerable children is essential.
• Communication: Strong verbal skills and the ability to build rapport quickly with children and families.
• Demeanour: A calm, positive, and engaging approach even in challenging situations.
• Organisation: Excellent time management and the ability to work effectively as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.

Safeguarding

Mount Pleasant is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to standard pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, online searches, and references.