Teaching Assistant Level 3

Caldecote Primary School; Girton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Caldecote Primary School is seeking an experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning across the school. You will work closely with class teachers to deliver tailored support for individuals and small groups, reinforcing learning, managing behaviour and promoting pupil engagement.

You will lead specific interventions, support pupils with additional needs and contribute to assessment and progress tracking, including short-term lesson cover when teachers are absent.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Level 3 Teaching Assistant.
• Strong classroom experience and proactive approach.
• Ability to plan and deliver tailored support for individuals and groups.
• Willingness to cover lessons during teacher absence.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice.

Responsibilities

• Support high-quality teaching and learning across the school.
• Reinforce learning, manage behaviour and promote pupil engagement.
• Lead specific interventions and support additional needs pupils.
• Contribute to assessment and progress tracking.
• Cover lessons in short-term absence of a teacher.

Skills

Classroom experience

Proactive approach

Behaviour management

Assessment tracking

Pupil engagement

Interventions lead

Team collaboration

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Job description

We are looking to appoint an experienced and committed Level 3 Teaching Assistant. You will play a key role in supporting high-quality teaching and learning across the school.

Working hours 8.30 am - 3.30 pm, Monday - Friday, this includes 0.5 hours for lunch which is unpaid.

This role is ideal for someone with strong classroom experience, a proactive approach, and a genuine passion for helping pupils reach their full potential. Working closely with class teachers to plan and deliver tailored support for individuals and small groups, you will be helping to reinforce learning, manage behaviour, and promote pupil engagement. With your advanced skills and knowledge, you will take responsibility for leading specific interventions, supporting pupils with additional needs, and contributing to assessment and progress tracking.

In addition to classroom support, you will cover lessons in the short-term absence of a teacher, demonstrating confidence and initiative in managing the learning environment. Your ability to build on positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families will be essential in creating a nurturing and inclusive school community.

This is a rewarding and varied role that offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on pupils’ academic and personal development, while continuing to grow professionally within a supportive team.

So, if

• you want to make a real difference in the lives of children
• you are highly motivated, enthusiastic, and dynamic
• you have high expectations for yourself and the children you work with
• you have a good sense of humour and the resilience to thrive in a busy school environment?

At Caldecote Primary School we welcome our duties under the Equality Act 2010 to eliminate discrimination, advance equality of opportunity and foster good relations. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Any appointments will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, including the right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check, online and background checks, overseas police clearance if applicable, a medical questionnaire and two satisfactory references.

Closing Date: Tuesday 1 September 2026

Shortlisting: Wednesday 3 September 2026

Interviews: TBC