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Oak Learning Partnership, Crosshill Special School in Darwen, seeks a dedicated Teaching Assistant Level 3 to support the class teacher across planning, resources, and curriculum enrichment. The role includes assisting with learning and care programmes for pupils, including those with special educational needs.
You will help promote positive pupil conduct and contribute to a calm, supportive learning environment, working within a diverse trust across primary, special, and secondary settings.
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location_on 2900 - Crosshill School 30/11/2026 Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apply online
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Teaching Assistant – Level 3
We are seeking a committed and capable Teaching Assistant to support the class teacher throughout the full planning cycle, including the preparation, organisation, and management of classroom resources. The role also requires contributing to the enrichment of curriculum learning both during the school day and, when necessary, outside of standard school hours.
The successful candidate will undertake learning, care, and support programmes for pupils, including those with individual or special educational needs. This work will be carried out under the direction of the class teacher, the SENDCo, or relevant external professionals, with the aim of ensuring all pupils are able to access learning effectively.
In addition, the post holder will assist the class teacher in promoting positive pupil conduct and in maintaining an orderly, supportive, and purposeful learning environment.
Why Join Crosshill School
We are a diverse, happy community where students learn and develop in a nurturing and safe environment. We have a shared vision of “prepare and flourish” and we strive to ensure that our students achieve their potential, regardless of their starting points. We are ambitious for all of our and are totally committed to overcoming any barriers to learning with which they may face. We re driven to ensure that our students develop into young adults who live settled, fulfilled and happy lives.
We are looking for a colleague who shares the clear vision that the child is at the heart of everything we do. One who can enjoy positive, professional relationships with young people and who demonstrates high levels of resilience and emotional intelligence. Every child is entitled to an outstanding education where they have excellent opportunities to achieve beyond their potential. We strive to develop the aspirations and values of every student and member of staff
We are laying strong foundations for growth and have a clear vision for the trust. This role is a key part of our growth strategy and could be an excellent opportunity for the right candidate ready for their next step. We are a values driven organisation, are highly ambitious, passionate about doing things with integrity whilst maintaining a good sense of humour.
We would be happy to arrange a visit to the school, where we can discuss with you the importance of the school within the local community and how, by working with us, you can be part of the team that builds on the past, ensures performance in the present and prepares the students for their future successes.
Our Employee Benefits
At Oak Learning Partnership, you’ll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive, and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress, and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.
In return you will benefit from:
Oak Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in their care and expects everybody working for the organisation to share this commitment. To this end any offer of employment will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of the Trust's safer recruitment procedures. This requirement applies irrespective of any existing DBS certificate held through the DBS Update Service.
Oak Learning Partnership
Our trust is cross phase and consists of primary, special, and secondary schools. We have a vision to transform lives through a highly inclusive approach.
‘Inclusion is at the heart of our trust’.