Teaching Assistant - Level 3

United Learning; Nelson; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

More pay, more time, more support

Three extra INSET days

One paid personal leave day per year

Health cash plan

Wellbeing programmes

Job summary

Marsden Heights Community College, part of United Learning, is seeking a motivated Teaching Assistant to support pupils across a range of subjects and abilities. You will work closely with teachers to help students access learning, overcome barriers, and build confidence in a structured but energetic environment.

You will contribute to maintaining a calm, focused classroom, support behaviour management, and help learners develop resilience and independence.

Qualifications

• Support pupils across a range of subjects and abilities.
• Help students overcome barriers to learning and build confidence.
• Contribute to a calm, focused learning environment and effective behaviour management.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside teachers to support teaching and learning.
• Provide targeted help to pupils and assist staff in creating a positive, inclusive classroom.
• Help ensure all pupils can access learning and develop confidence, independence and resilience.

Skills

Student support

Adaptability

Relationship building

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and adaptable Teaching Assistant to join us in a dynamic and rewarding role, working alongside teachers to support pupils across a range of subjects and abilities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people, building positive relationships, and contributing to a structured yet energetic learning environment. In this role, you will play a key part in helping students overcome barriers to learning, build confidence, and achieve their potential, making a meaningful difference to their lives and the wider community.

As a Teaching Assistantyou will work closely with teachers to support teaching and learning, providing targeted help to pupils and assisting staff in creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment. Your role will help ensure all pupils can access learning and develop confidence, independence, and resilience.

You will contribute to maintaining a calm, focused learning environment and support effective behaviour management. Your patience, adaptability, and proactive approach will help ensure all pupils can achieve their full potential, both academically and socially.

Why join us?

• A diverse, hands-on role at the centre of a dynamic and busy school
• The opportunity to collaborate closely with staff and pupils across the wider school community
• A supportive team environment with a clear sense of shared purpose
• The chance to make a meaningful and visible contribution to the day-to-day operation of the school

Marsden Heights Community College is part of United Learning, a growing group of schools whose aim is to provide excellent education to children and young people across the country. We are committed to ensuring our employees feel valued, supported and rewarded. As part of United Learning, we offer opportunities and a benefits package beyond that of an individual school.

We’re proud to offer ‘more pay, more time, and more support’. We offer the best pay in the sector, three extra INSET days dedicated to planning and professional development, one paid personal leave day each year during term time.

We place a high priority on developing our staff. Every employee benefits from a supportive annual review process with a tailored programme of personal development. We also facilitate a wide range of professional networks, enabling colleagues to collaborate, share best practice and learn from colleagues in similar roles.

We are committed to supporting your wellbeing. Flexible working is available where roles allow, alongside a comprehensive range of benefits including enhanced parental leave, access to a health cash plan (following 6 months’ service) employee assistance and wellbeing programmes, and free flu vaccines. Further information about our rewards and benefits can be found at - www.unitedlearning.org.uk/careers/rewards-and-benefits.