Teaching Assistant Level 3

Educators Wales; Ebbw Vale; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking innovative Level 3 Teaching Assistants to enhance their leadership skills while supporting classroom learning. This role involves collaborating with class teachers to ensure effective teaching and learning, providing both planned and unplanned support to students. Ideal candidates will possess flexibility, enthusiasm, and a strong understanding of additional learning needs (ALN). You'll be part of a compassionate leadership team that fosters personal development and mentorship, contributing to a warm and caring school ethos. If you're passionate about making a difference in students' lives, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in effective classroom management techniques.
• Ability to support learners with additional learning needs (ALN).

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning closely with the class teacher.
• Provide planned and unplanned support to meet learner needs.

Skills

Classroom Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Emotional Resilience

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification

Job description

Salary: Grade 5 - £28624 - £31586 per annum pro rata

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Due to expansion and increase in pupil numbers, we are seeking to appoint innovative Level 3 Teaching Assistants ready to develop their leadership skills whilst supporting teaching and learning within the classroom.

We are looking to employ Level 3 Teaching Assistants to support learning through working closely with the class teacher to ensure effective teaching and learning.

You may be required to support the class in the short term absence of a class teacher, ensuring that there is no detrimental effect to learning.

You will need to be flexible in providing both planned and unplanned support to meet the needs of our learners.

The post would suit someone with flexibility, enthusiasm and sensitivity as well as an excellent understanding of ALN. The ideal candidate will have experience of effective classroom management techniques. You will be supported by a compassionate middle and senior leadership team in order to develop your own leadership skills as you act as a mentor to Teaching Assistants new to the school.

The candidate must be willing to demonstrate they are a team player alongside our established team of Teaching Assistants, maintaining our core values by:

• Enabling learners to be successful through developing and supporting excellent attitudes to learning.
• Building strong relationships with learners, enabling learning to continue in the absence of their class teacher.

You will need to demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills. You must be resourceful, positive, emotionally resilient and have a holistic approach to supporting the needs of children and young people. An ability to contribute to the warm, caring ethos of our school is essential.

Thorough pre-employment screening is undertaken during the recruitment process. The postholder will be required to complete an application for a Disclosure of Criminal Records.

Closing Date: Monday 12th May 2025 - 12:00pm, midday

Shortlisting Date: Friday 23rd May 2025

Interview Date: Thursday 5th June 2025

This post requires a registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) under the category of School Learning Support Worker and registration will need to be in place prior to commencement in the role. Information on how to register with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) can be found on the following website http://www.ewc.wales/ or by telephoning, 02920 460099.