Teaching Assistant - Level 3

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Rugby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team. This role focuses on assisting children with additional needs, particularly those with EHCPs, in a nurturing environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate creativity, empathy, and strong interpersonal skills, fostering excellent relationships with students and colleagues alike. You will have the opportunity to work within a dedicated resource provision while also supporting whole-class settings as needed. This is a rewarding position that allows for professional growth and development in a caring atmosphere, where your contributions will significantly impact the lives of young learners.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with additional needs is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a nurturing approach are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with EHCPs in a specialist resource provision.
• Maintain high standards and help children achieve their full potential.

Skills

Empathy

Creativity

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Initiative

Positive Attitude

Understanding of SEND

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification

Job description

Boughton Leigh Junior School is seeking to recruit a passionate, resilient and empathetic Level 3 teaching assistant to work within our specialist resource provision – The Launchpad.

We are looking to appoint an experienced, highly motivated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant for 30 hours per week. The role will be supporting pupils who have EHCPs with communication and interaction needs/ASD.

The successful candidate needs to have a passion for supporting children with additional needs and be able to use their initiative to adapt to the needs of the children within the provision. You need to have an empathetic nurturing approach, in line with our ethos and expectations.

Recent experience of working with children with additional needs would be an advantage (please include details in your application).

The successful candidate will:

1. need to be creative, understand how children learn and be able to form excellent relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.
2. have experience of working with pupils with significant needs.
3. predominantly work within the resource provision, but you must also be prepared to work within a whole class setting if appropriate.
4. work with children who have additional needs (SEND) in addition to undertaking other duties which support the education and well-being of all pupils.
5. be expected to maintain the high standards established in our school and use strategies in liaison with the teacher to support pupils to achieve their full potential in their learning.
6. also be expected to prepare, maintain and use any equipment/resources required in order to deliver the planned relevant learning activity.
7. have strong organisational and interpersonal skills.
8. have energy and enthusiasm with a positive attitude.
9. be passionate about working with children who have SEN.

You will join a supportive team and have the chance to grow professionally in a rewarding environment. We encourage you to come and visit us and talk to staff.

Closing date is Friday 8th May 2025
Interviews will be on or around Friday 16th May 2025

Prospective candidates are encouraged to visit our school. Please contact the School Business Manager [e-mail] or phone [phone] to arrange an appointment for a visit.

Completed application forms should be returned to:

Mrs Jo Robinson
Boughton Leigh Junior School
Wetherell Way
Rugby
Warwickshire
CV21 1LT
Telephone No: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Commitment to Safeguarding Children:

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people as required under the Education Act 2002 and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment:

1. To ensure awareness of school policy and procedures re: Child Protection and Safeguarding.
2. To become aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse by attending relevant courses, staff meetings and INSET.
3. To follow school policy and report all causes for concern to the DSL.
4. To ensure the safety of all pupils in the school learning environment both indoor and outdoor.
5. To know that Safeguarding is the responsibility of all staff.