Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Qegs Mat; Matlock; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Trust is seeking a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to support students and teachers in Matlock. The successful candidate will assist in enhancing student learning, wellbeing, and participation, while working under direct teacher supervision. Attractive benefits include a commitment to continuous professional development and access to a robust pension scheme.

Benefits

Continual access to CPD opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Family friendly policies

Discounts for Teachers & Education Staff

Qualifications

• Completion of DfES Teacher Assistant Induction Programme is essential.
• Experience supporting children’s learning in a school setting.
• Good understanding of literacy, numeracy, and SEND.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to pupils and assist with their personal needs.
• Help maintain classroom discipline and assist in planning learning activities.
• Liaise effectively with teachers, parents, and other professionals.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

ICT Usage

Team Collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistant

GCSE in Literacy and Numeracy

Job description

Castle View Primary School and Nursery is a proud member of QEGSMAT. The Trust’s values are for students to ‘Question, Explore; Give; and Succeed’. Our exceptional staff, strong leadership, motivated children, as well as excellent facilities, provide the successful formula for this.

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Ref: SCH-QM-0201 3 day(s) remaining Establishment: Castle View Primary Location: Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3DS Salary: Level 3 TA Pay Scale - £25,907 - £27,592 FTE (£22,377 - £23,833 Pro-rata) Department: Teaching Assistant Job Type: Full Time Closing Date:08/06/2025 00:00 Interview Date: 17th June 2025 Start Date: September 2025

Additional Information

Contract Type: Fixed Term (23/07/2026) Contract Term: TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks Hours per Week: 37.00 Weeks per Year: 39.000 Pay Grade: Support Staff | 1 - 1

The Role

PURPOSE OF THE POST:

To provide and maintain a high-quality education and to work under the direct instruction of teaching staff, usually in the classroom with the teacher.Provide specific support to the teacher in the care of pupils and management of the classroom.Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area.

Main Duties:

• Support to Pupils
• Provide pastoral support to pupils within the school environment.
• Assist children in matters of personal needs and their general health including first aid and welfare matters.
• Provide structured support in accordance with specific work programmes designed and supervised by individual teachers
• Contribute to raising standards by ensuring high expectations are promoted for pupils.
• Involvement in the implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour/Support/Mentoring plans.
• Provide general support to pupils, ensuring their safety, by complying with good H&S practice.
• Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required
• Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.

Support to Teacher

• Provide structured support in accordance with specific work programmes designed and supervised by individual teachers.
• Support the teacher in the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans.
• Assist in maintaining classroom discipline through the implementation of the schools behaviour management strategies.
• Provide support to pupils to achieve learning goals, e.g. guided reading.
• Supervise pupils for a particular curriculum activity under the supervision and guidance of a qualified teacher.
• Assist the teacher with the planning of learning activities.
• Assist the teacher in monitoring pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed.
• Co-ordinate and organise pupils attending extra-curricular activities/work experience or other out of school activities under guidance of teacher.
• Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupils’ achievement, progress, problems etc.
• Provide general admin support, for classroom activities e.g. produce worksheets for agreed activities etc

Support to Curriculum

• Provide support in literacy/numeracy/SEN strategies.
• Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use.
• Contribute to curriculum planning, evaluation and implementation.
• Contribute to the development, preparation and dissemination of appropriate materials.
• Monitor and maintain records, carry out observations on children’s development, liaising with parents, staff, and other professionals, as appropriate.
• Provide sessions which have a clear structure and meets all areas of the curriculum and coincides with children’s interests including maintaining and further developing resources.

Support to School (this list is not exhaustive and should reflect the ethos of the school)

• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons you are responsible for or come into contact with.
• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
• Ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
• Liaise effectively with teachers/parents/guardians, welfare officers, health visitors and other professional staff as part of the routine consultative process.
• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.
• Attend relevant meetings as required.
• Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
• Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes.

Why work for us?

• At QEGSMAT, we value the hard work and dedication of our team members, and as such we believe that progression should be a simple process. That’s why we are proud to offer an Automatic Pay Review program, rather than the traditional annual pay and performance review, as part of our comprehensive benefits package.
• Continual access to CPD opportunities. QEGSMAT works with a large number of organisations to develop staff to fulfil their aspirations and potential. We are committed to providing first-rate training and development to all our staff within this evolving Trust.
• We are committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination, and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
• All staff have access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which provides confidential, independent and unbiased information and guidance 24/7.This can also include bespoke counselling sessions for staff if needed.
• All roles are subject to nationally agreed terms and conditions of service.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with employer contributions of 23.4% for Derbyshire support staff.
• Family friendly policies
• Access to Flu Vaccines
• Opportunity to work flexibly
• Access to 750+ discounts on everyday essentials via our benefits package with Vivup

Benefits

OtherBlue Light Card Access to lots of discounts for just £5 every two years Discount for Teachers Exclusive discounts, cashback & vouchers for Teachers & Education Staff. For teaching assistants, headteachers, administrators, and everyone in between. Employee Benefits with Vivup Access to 750+ discounts on everyday essentials

Skills

QualificationsGood basic education to GCSE level in literacy and numeracy, or the equivalent Essential Completion of DfES Teacher Assistant Induction Programme Essential NVQ 3 for Teaching Assistant (or demonstrate equivalent knowledge skills and experience EssentialPersonal AttributesIs committed to the continuous development of self and others by keeping up to date and sharing knowledge, encouraging new ideas, seeking new opportunities and challenges, open to ideas and developing new skills. Essential Has the ability to learn from experiences and challenges. Essential Communicates effectively. Essential Acts with pace and urgency being energetic, enthusiastic and decisive. Essential Is adaptable to change/embraces and welcomes change. Essential Is committed to the provision and improvement of quality service provision. Essential Takes responsibility and accountability. Essential Open, honest and an active listener. Essential Has a friendly yet professional and respectful approach which demonstrates support and shows mutual respect. EssentialRelevant SkillsEffective use of ICT to support learning. Essential Good communication skills. Essential Work constructively as part of a team whilst being able to demonstrate initiative. Essential Well-developed interpersonal skills to be able to relate well to a wide range of people. Essential Use of other equipment technology – video, photocopier. Essential First Aid Training DesirableExperience/KnowledgeGood understanding of areas of learning, e.g. literacy, numeracy, science, SEND or Early Years. Essential Understanding of relevant policies/codes of practice. EssentialExperienceSupporting children’s learning in a school setting. Essential

Related Documents

Level 3 Teaching Assistant - May 2025Level 3 Teaching & Learning Assistant - May 25.pdf Download Application GuidanceApplication Guidance.pdf Download

Safeguarding Information

QEGSMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is a criminal offence to engage or seek to engage in regulated activity or regulated work with children, if you appear on the DBS barred list.

All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. The Trust is also a United Kingdom Immigration and Vetting Sponsor therefore, sponsorship for skilled worker visas may be available.

Further information about our commitment to Safeguarding can be found - https://www.qegsmat.com/documents/safeguarding

Please be aware, the Trust may also consider performing an online presence check as part of their pre-employment checks.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).

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