Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; North East; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to provide direct support to pupils in Northumberland. Responsibilities include working with individuals and small groups, assisting in planning, and supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs. This role offers flexible hours and various benefits, including free training and a sign-on bonus. Ideal for candidates looking to balance work and personal life while making a positive impact in education.

Benefits

Flexible work

Sign-on Bonus

Weekly pay

Free Education and Training

Guaranteed Pay Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals and small groups of pupils.
• Ability to assist with general classroom organization and pupil behaviour.
• Understand the needs of pupils with Special Educational Needs.

Responsibilities

• Support individual learning activities and interventions.
• Assist teachers in planning and preparing specialist resources.
• Provide support for pupils with educational or emotional difficulties.

Skills

Direct pupil support

Assisting with planning cycle

Supporting pupils with SEN/SEMH

Classroom management

Safeguarding and well-being

Job description

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Location: Northumberland

Rates: 95 - 120 per day

Position: Level 3 Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

Location: Northumberland; areas such as Ashington, Morpeth, Cramlington, Blyth, Alwnick and more

Contract: Full-Time / Part-Time, Permanent/Fixed-Term roles available

Working Hours: Term-Time Only

Rates: 90 - 110 per day

Key Responsibilities

• Direct Pupil Support: Working with individuals and small groups of pupils, often without direct teacher supervision, to implement planned learning activities and interventions (e.g., literacy and numeracy booster groups).
• Supporting Learning: Assisting the teacher in the whole planning cycle, preparing and maintaining specialist resources, and providing objective feedback on pupil progress and attainment.
• Specialist Needs: Providing detailed support for pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) or emotional and behavioural difficulties (SEMH), including implementing and reviewing Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Classroom Management: Assisting with general classroom organisation, management of pupil behaviour, and encouraging positive social and emotional development.
• Cover Supervision: Supervising the whole class for short, planned or emergency periods in the absence of the teacher (within agreed parameters).
• Safeguarding & Well-being: Attending to the personal needs and well-being of pupils, administering basic first aid (where trained), and upholding the school's commitment to safeguarding at all times.

Why Join Tradewind

By joining Tradewind Recruitment, you gain access to an exceptional benefits package designed to support your career and work-life balance:

• Local roles available: Positions available on your doorstep across the whole of Northumberland, perfect for those who rely on public transport.
• Flexible work: Choose when and where you work - perfect for maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
• Permanent opportunities: We can help you secure a permanent teaching role with schools across the North East.
• Long-term roles immediately available: Paying to scale from day one without the need to wait 12 weeks for AWR.
• Sign-on Bonus: 300If you are currently with another agency.
• Referral Bonus: 100 for every teacher or teaching assistant you refer to us.
• Pension: Enrolled into a pension scheme.
• Free Education and Training via the National College: Monthly CPD, education and training, safeguarding courses to keep your skills sharp and up to date.
• Free Enhanced DBS registered on the update service: We will reimburse the cost of your DBS when applied for through Tradewind Recruitment.
• Guaranteed Pay Scheme: Secure your income for the 2025/26 academic year.
• Exclusive opportunities: Positions that are only available exclusively through Tradewind Recruitment.
• Weekly pay: No waiting around - paid every week.