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

Aspire People; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education agency in Greater Manchester is seeking a Level 3 Teaching Assistant for a temporary full-time role. The ideal candidate will support classroom teaching, assist with Individual Education Plans, and provide reading and writing assistance to students. Candidates should hold a Level 3 qualification or degree, with prior experience working with challenging behaviour and special educational needs. This position offers competitive pay and a commitment to safeguarding pupils.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Level 3 Teaching Assistant or similar role.
• Experience working with students with challenging behaviour and SEN.
• Additional qualifications in special educational needs (SEN) support are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the classroom teacher in delivering lessons.
• Assist with the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
• Offer reading and writing support to students who require additional assistance.

Skills

Strong understanding of young people with behavioural difficulties and SEN

Excellent behavioural management skills

Ability to effectively manage a classroom environment

Familiarity with alternative provisions and specialist schools

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Degree

Team Teach trained

Job description

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Location: Stretford
Job Type: Temporary, Full-Time
Salary: 100 - 130 per day
Qualifications: Level 3 Teaching Assistant or degree or Team Teach

Job Responsibilities

• Provide support to the classroom teacher in delivering lessons and managing student behaviour
• Assist with the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students with special educational needs (SEN)
• Offer reading and writing support to students who require additional assistance
• Support the teacher in maintaining classroom discipline and encouraging positive behaviour
• Provide 1:1/group interventions
• Monitor students' progress

Required Qualifications

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, or degree, or Team Teach trained

Experience

• Prior experience as a Level 3 Teaching Assistant or similar role
• Experience working with students with challenging behaviour and SEN
• Alternation Provision or specialist school experience is required

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong understanding of young people with behavioural difficulties and SEN
• Excellent behavioural management skills
• Ability to effectively manage a classroom environment
• Familiarity with alternative provisions and specialist schools

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional qualifications in special educational needs (SEN) support
• Training in behaviour management techniques

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.