Level 3 Teaching Assistant (Pastoral Support)

Orton Wistow Primary School; England; On-site; GBP 17,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary school in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Level 3 Teaching Assistant to provide pastoral support to students. The role involves helping children with social, emotional, and mental health needs, collaborating with teachers and external professionals. The ideal candidate should have a strong educational background, empathy, and skills in fostering children's self-esteem. This is a part-time position with a yearly salary of £16,453, offering various benefits including training and support.

Benefits

Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Defined benefit local government pension scheme

Healthcare benefits

Qualifications

• Good educational background with GCSE or equivalent in English Language and Maths.
• Understanding of phonics, numeracy, and literacy development.
• Experience in providing calm, practical support for pupils.

Responsibilities

• Support children with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Triage referrals from class teachers and deliver targeted interventions.
• Provide detailed feedback to the Teacher on student achievement.

Skills

Understanding of the education system

Skilled at developing children’s self-esteem

Kindness and empathy

Education

GCSE or equivalent in English Language and Maths

Job description

VACANCY FOR LEVEL 3 TEACHING ASSISTANT (Pastoral Support)

Orton Wistow Primary School

Salary:

Meridian Trust support staff

Grade 6, Point 7

£16,453 (Annual actual salary)

Hours of work:

27.5 Hours a week

38 Weeks a year

Join Our Dedicated Team and Make a Lasting Difference

We are seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and experienced Teaching Assistant to join our pastoral team. In this vital role, you will support children with social, emotional, and mental health needs, helping them to thrive both in and out of the classroom.

You will be responsible for triaging referrals from class teachers, planning and delivering targeted interventions for individuals and small groups, and providing calm, practical support for pupils who are dysregulated or temporarily unable to access learning. Collaboration is key, and the role involves close partnership with parents, teachers, and external professionals to ensure each child receives consistent, holistic support.

If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference in children’s lives and have the skills to nurture their wellbeing, we would love to hear from you.

The Opportunity

Encourage and promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students

Assist with the development and implementation of IEPs

Liaise with specialist services on behalf of individual students, e.g., educational psychologists, and speech therapists, by agreement with the Class Teacher

Monitor and evaluate students’ responses to learning activities through observation and planned recording of achievement against pre-determined learning objectives

Provide detailed and regular feedback to the Teacher on student achievement, progress, and other matters, e.g., IEPs

The ideal candidate

Good educational background with GCSE or equivalent in English Language and Maths

Understanding of the education system

Understanding of phonics, numeracy, and literacy development

Skilled at developing children’s self-esteem and motivation so that they become resilient, independent learners

Kindness and empathy towards students and colleagues

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to –

Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in

Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)

Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources

Cycle to work scheme

Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme

Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations

Free on-site parking

Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays

To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/.

About Orton Wistow Primary

Our PRIDE code (Polite, Respect, Independence, Do Your Best and Everybody Matters) underpins everything we do at Orton Wistow Primary School. It is these values that ensure our pupils become well-rounded citizens who will go on to make a positive contribution to society. Along with our Learning Tools (Responsibility, Resilience, Perseverance, Concentration and Teamwork) we instil in our pupils a love of learning that they will take with them into the future.

The safety, support, happiness and education of the children who attend our school are our priorities. We continue to build on our success each year, never standing still and always looking for what will make a positive difference for our pupils. Our curriculum reflects the needs of our learners and has been developed by the experienced and passionate staff that work here. We focus on the key knowledge, skills, understanding and vocabulary the children will need in each subject, building on the previous year’s learning as they move through the school.

The amazing community and dedication from all groups associated with the school - staff, governors, parents and the pupils - contribute to our aim of developing the whole child within and beyond the curriculum. We work together to motivate our learners, always encouraging their creativity and curiosity.

Meridian Trust is a successful multi‑academy trust founded on its commitment to people and communities.

Our proven approach over more than a decade has elevated us to a respected and admired academy trust, a national leader in education and a source of great pride to the communities we serve. The Trust currently operates 35 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff. To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.

Closing date for applications is: 12th December 2025

Interview to take place on: 16th December 2025

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.