Level 3 Teaching Assistant - January Start

senploy; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support agency is seeking a qualified Level 3 Teaching Assistant in Sunderland to support pupils with varied special educational needs. The role involves delivering interventions, working alongside teachers, and providing crucial support across the school. Applicants should have relevant qualifications, experience in UK schools, and the ability to build strong relationships with students. This is a full-time temporary role until July 2025 with a competitive pay rate.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in schools in the UK.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Enhanced background check registered or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with varied SEN and challenging behavior.
• Deliver intervention sessions to boost understanding and progress.
• Work closely with Class Teachers and colleagues.

Skills

Ability to build positive relationships

Resilient and proactive nature

Education

QTS or Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning

Level 3 Childcare-based Qualification

Job description

Are you a qualified, passionate and dedicated Level 3 Teaching Assistant who is looking for a new role where you can change the lives of children? If so, we want to hear from you today!

About the Role

• Support pupils with varied SEN and challenging behaviour on both a 1:1 basis and in small groups (SEN includes ASD, ADHD, SEMH, MLD, PMLD).
• Deliver intervention sessions to small groups of pupils to boost their understanding and progress.
• Develop an understanding of different needs and learning styles of pupils and work closely with Class Teachers and colleagues.
• Support across the School at breaktimes and lunchtimes as required.

About the School

• Based in an inspirational Primary School in Sunderland.
• Opportunities to support pupils across the School from EYFS to Year 6.
• Outstanding supportive culture and Leadership Team; staff work as a team to provide high standards of support.

Pay, Hours and Contract

• Pay: £90–120 per day.
• Hours: 08:30–16:00.
• Contract: Full-time until the end of the Academic Year in July 2025. Temporary contract.
• Start date: ASAP.
• Location: Sunderland.

Experience / Qualifications and Requirements

• QTS, Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning or Level 3 Childcare-based Qualification.
• Experience working with children in schools in the UK.
• Ability to build positive relationships and rapport with pupils and staff.
• Resilient, proactive, and positive nature.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Enhanced background check (Child Barred List DBS) registered with the online update service or willingness to process a new application.
• Provide two professional child‑related references that cover the last two years.

About Prospero

Prospero Teaching is a supply agency with branches across the world, providing day‑to‑day, short‑term and long‑term cover.

We also offer a range of free CPD‑certified training to keep skills, knowledge and understanding current and up to date.

If you are interested in the role and would like to be considered, please apply ASAP as the school are looking to appoint promptly.