Level 3 Teaching Assistant. Job in Stakeford Education & Training Jobs

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency for educational professionals is seeking a Level 3 Teaching Assistant based in Northumberland. The role involves providing support to pupils, especially those with special educational needs, and assisting teachers with classroom management and learning plans. The agency offers various flexible opportunities, competitive daily rates, and an attractive benefits package including a sign-on bonus, training, and a guaranteed pay scheme. This is a chance to make a significant impact while enjoying a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Referral Bonus

Flexible work

Free Education and Training

Guaranteed Pay Scheme

Weekly pay

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with special educational needs or emotional and behavioral difficulties.
• Ability to work independently and manage classroom behavior.
• Strong communication skills for feedback and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementing planned learning activities and interventions.
• Support the teacher in planning and maintaining educational resources.
• Supervise the class in the absence of the teacher.

Skills

Direct pupil support

Supporting learning

Special educational needs

Classroom management

Safeguarding

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.