Teaching Assistant (Level 3)

Bury Council; Bury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Bury seeks a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning for all year groups, particularly for students with special educational needs. The position requires a commitment to school ethos, strong communication skills, and the ability to work as part of a team. The role involves 32.5 hours per week during term time and requires experience with children, particularly in adapting learning strategies. Applications via My New Term by December 9th.

Benefits

Commitment to professional learning

Culturally diverse environment

Supportive staff team

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is essential.
• Ability to differentiate and adapt learning programs.
• Skills in supporting children with special educational needs.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in providing learning activities.
• Help pupils with special educational needs.
• Assist in monitoring pupils’ progress.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Nurturing and supportive attitude

Creativity

Positive approach

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

EAST WARD COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL

Teaching Assistant Level 3

East Ward Primary School wish to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Level 3 Teaching Assistant to work with on an individual and small group basis with pupils across all year groups to support teaching and learning, including pupils with SEND.

The main aim of this role is to support teachers in providing learning activities for individuals and groups of pupils under the professional direction and supervision of a qualified teacher, differentiating and adapting learning programmes to suit the needs of allocated pupils.

We are looking for a teaching assistant who

• Is committed to our school ethos and values
• Is highly skilled, creative and conscientious
• Is experienced in working with children
• Has good reading, writing, maths and communication skills, including the use of correct standard English
• Is hardworking with excellent time management skills
• Has a positive and flexible approach
• Is nurturing and supportive
• Enjoys working as part of a dedicated, vibrant and creative staff team

We offer

• A strong commitment to continued professional learning including training specific to the role
• A culturally diverse setting
• A caring, inclusion environment
• A hardworking and welcoming staff team
• Children who embody our trust values of Happy, Proud, Challenged and Successful
• A well‑resourced curriculum with opportunities for creativity
• A driven leadership team who will champion your career

Hours of work are 32 ½ hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only, worked in accordance with service requirements.

General duties

Work with children in all year groups initially in KS1 / Lower Key Stage Two.

To be familiar with the school curriculum, the age‑related expectations of pupils, the main teaching methods of our school and the testing / examination frameworks in the subjects and age ranges in which you are involved.

Assist the teacher to prepare classrooms for lessons and activities, including supporting pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.

To support pupils with SEMH needs to participate in class activities.

To use a range of strategies consistently to support pupils with SEND needs and actively engage in meetings with the class teacher, SENCo and pastoral team to facilitate the child’s progress.

Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by classroom staff.

Supervise pupils’ work and offer support where necessary.

Provide administrative and clerical support to teaching staff and other TAs regarding lesson and resources.

To contribute effectively to the selection and preparation of teaching resources that meet the diversity of pupils’ needs and interests.

To support teachers in evaluating pupils’ progress through a range of assessment activities.

Monitor the needs and behaviour of pupils, and report these to teaching staff where appropriate.

Undertake pupil record keeping as requested, e.g. logging safeguarding concerns as appropriate.

Assist teaching staff and other TAs with creating and maintaining displays throughout the school.

To cover classes for short‑term absence to supervise work that has been set by the teacher.

Establish and maintain constructive relationships with pupils’ parents.

Be a good role model to pupils in terms of behaviour and attitude.

Be proactive in managing pupil behaviour.

Supporting the school

Contribute to the ethos, value and aims of the school.

Comply with all relevant legislation and school policies, including those relating to safeguarding, health and safety and data protection.

Maintain good working relationships with other staff members and keyholders, including parents and external agencies.

Share expertise and skills with other staff members. Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.

Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including lunchtimes.

Teaching and learning

Develop a secure knowledge of the learning support needs of individual pupils.

Identify where pupils are struggling, e.g. engaging with a particular topic, and support them in understanding the information and complete the work.

Support the use of ICT and computing in learning activities, and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use.

Undertake activities set by teaching staff with individuals, or groups of pupils, to support pupils’ learning.

Assist teaching staff to implement a variety of teaching strategies that support pupils in achieving their learning goals.

Assist teaching staff and the SENCO with the creation of individual learning plans for pupils.

Provide support to pupils in specialist areas of learning as required, such as carrying out ‘keep up’ interventions to accelerate the progress of groups of pupils.

Communication and coordination

Work closely with teaching staff, other TAs and the SENCO to close the attainment gap between individual pupils, groups of pupils, and their peers.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Appointment is subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references.

For an informal chat regarding the role please contact the school office on 016176546065.

Please apply via My New Term https://mynewterm.com/home#

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 9th December and Wednesday 10th December.