Teaching Assistant Level 3

Highfield Primary; Farnworth; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Highfield Primary School in Farnworth, England is seeking a qualified Teaching Assistant Level 3 to join the team on a permanent basis. The role is 19.5 hours per week during term time, with a start from January 2027.

The successful candidate will support Year 1 pupils, foster wellbeing and learning, and work closely with parents and staff to raise standards in a KS1 setting.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3, BTEC Level 3, or equivalent in teaching assistant/supporting teaching and learning in schools
• GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths

Responsibilities

• Support children in Year 1 to assist learning and wellbeing
• Establish good working relationships with pupils and colleagues, acting as a role model
• Work with individual children and small groups, both within and outside the classroom
• Work in partnership with parents

Skills

Child engagement

Teamwork

Communication

Role modelling

Standards focus

Education

NVQ Level 3 / BTEC Level 3 or equivalent

GCSE English and Maths

Job description

HIGHFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL
Teaching Assistant Level 3

SALARY: Grade E, SCP 11-17 £29,072 to £32,046 pro rata
ACTUAL SALARY: £12,811 to £14,122
STATUS: Permanent
HOURS: 19.5 hours per week (Monday Wednesday 8.30 3.30pm), Term Time only
REQUIRED FROM: Monday 4th January 2027

The Headteacher and Governors of this happy and successful school are seeking to appoint an experienced and highly motivated Level 3 teaching assistant to support children in Year 1.

We are seeking to appoint a teaching assistant who will be:

• passionate about children’s learning and wellbeing
• an inspirational, dedicated and highly effective classroom teaching assistant, committed to raising standards
• highly motivated and able to establish good working relationships with pupils and colleagues, acting as a role model
• committed to working in partnership with parents
• proactive and can work with individual children and small groups, both within and outside the classroom

Essential Qualifications:

• NVQ Level 3, BTEC Level 3, or equivalent in teaching assistant/supporting teaching and learning in schools
• GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths

Desirable:

• Previous experience of working within a KS1 classroom
• Read, Write Inc. training
• First Aid Training

We can offer:

• happy, enthusiastic and friendly children who love to learn
• a supportive, caring and committed staff team and governing body
• a real commitment to professional development and growth
• a warm, welcoming and inclusive school where everyone is valued
• the chance to develop your skills within a KS1 environment

The school is committed to safer recruitment practice, and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. Online checks will be completed for all shortlisted candidates. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing Date: Wednesday 11th November at 12pm

Observations & Interviews: Week beginning Monday 16th November

Supporting Documents

• Job Description and Person Specification
• Bolton Council Schools (Officers) 2022 - Application Form