Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free nursery places

Subsidised wraparound childcare

Professional development

Staff wellbeing support

Supportive staff team

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies in Wisbech invites applications for a Level 3 Teaching Assistant with class responsibility. The post requires passion, ambition and a commitment to helping children reach their potential and enjoy learning.

You will respond professionally with quiet authority, support the class teacher, and engage with parents and the wider community as part of The Elliot Foundation values.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.
• Demonstrates genuine care for children and ability to respond with quiet authority.
• Able to lead during PPA and cover periods.
• Supports the class teacher to promote active participation and high standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the class during PPA and cover when required.
• Support learning activities and ensure inclusive participation of all children.
• Contribute to raising standards and children's achievement.
• Engage with school life, parents and the wider community.

Skills

passion for children

classroom leadership

professionalism

community engagement

ambition and commitment to learning

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a Level 3 Teaching Assistant with class responsibility to join our friendly team. If you have a passion, ambition and commitment to ensure our children reach their potential and develop a love of learning then we would love to hear from you!

We would like a Teaching Assistant who:

• has a genuine interest in children and is able to respond to them professionally with a quiet authority.
• is passionate about meeting the needs of all children including those with additional needs.
• can lead the class during PPA and cover situations.
• can support the class teacher to ensure the active participation of children in the academic and social activities of the school.
• will contribute to raising standards of achievement for all children.
• is willing to engage with all aspects of school life, parents and the wider community.
• wishes to work in an organisation with strong ethical values and is willing to work with us to ensure that The Elliot Foundation Values are embedded.

What the school offers its staff

• Children who are eager to learn and keen to do well.
• A fantastic, inclusive working environment.
• Free Nursery places available and subsidised wraparound childcare.
• A professional, supported and highly committed staff team who have the best interests of the children at heart.
• A leadership team who are sensitive to the pressures of the role and are keen to work with and listen to their teachers and staff.
• Wellbeing support for all staff which includes free tea, coffee and juice in the staff lounge at all times and a listening ear should you need it.
• A supportive environment where there are opportunities for professional development and support from our Multi Academy Trust.
• An opportunity to share a real, relevant and engaging curriculum that makes a real difference to children’s lives.

Closing date for applications: Monday 7th December 2026 @ 8.00am

Interviews will be held shortly after the closing date

Commitment to safeguarding

Nene & Ramnoth are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and behave in a way which reflects this. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory safeguarding pre-employment checks including a Barred List check, DBS check and references. Please note, it is a criminal offence to apply for this post of employment if you are barred from working with children and young people.