Teaching Assistant Level 3

East Riding of Yorkshire Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

The Federation of Rawcliffe Schools in Rawcliffe Bridge is seeking a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our team. Applicants must have a full and relevant qualification as identified by the DfE and be prepared to start as soon as possible on a fixed-term basis.

The successful candidate will work under the direction of the Class Teacher, SENCO and other professionals to support pupils with educational, social and emotional development, promoting safeguarding and inclusive practice.

Qualifications

• Have a recognised Early Years qualification (Level 3 or above).
• Be passionate about supporting young children’s learning, development and wellbeing.
• Be able to build warm, positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Be committed to inclusive practice and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils by undertaking activities with other individuals or groups of pupils to enable access to the appropriate provision, ensuring their safety and well-being and to facilitate their physical, social and emotional and educational development.
• Duties will include working under the direction of the Class Teacher, SENCO and other professionals.
• Training and guidance as required will be provided by the relevant staff at the Federation.

Education

Early Years qualification

Job description

£19,183 - £19,493 per year ( Grade 4B term time pro rata)

Campaign

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Term Entry

Fixed term until 31 August 2027 (Due to Budget Constraints)

Type Hours

Part time (30 hours per week)

Days

Monday to Friday

Address

The Federation of Rawcliffe Schools, Bridge Lane, Rawcliffe Bridge, DN14 8NH

The Federation of Rawcliffe and Rawcliffe Bridge Primary Schools is looking to appoint a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our team. Applicants must have a ‘full and relevant’ qualification as identified by the DfE.

Required to start as soon as possible, we are looking for a skilled and experienced Teaching Assistant to support within The Federation. The ideal candidate will have experience of working with children within a primary school setting and will be caring, friendly and adaptable.

We are looking for a calm, caring and compassionate individual with a passion for supporting pupils with their educational, social and emotional skills. Candidates who have experience of supporting children with additional needs would be advantageous.

Within this role you will work under the direction of the Class Teacher, SENCO and other professionals. Duties will include supporting pupils by undertaking activities with other individuals or groups of pupils to enable them to access the appropriate provision, ensuring their safety and well-being and to facilitate their physical, social and emotional and educational development.

Training and guidance as required will be provided by the relevant staff at the Federation.

Physical Therapy Service (SaPTS) would be advantageous.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a recognised Early Years qualification (Level 3 or above).
• Be passionate about supporting young children’s learning, development and wellbeing.
• Be able to build warm, positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Be committed to inclusive practice and safeguarding.

In return, we offer:

• A welcoming and supportive team.
• Children who are eager to learn and thrive.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance.

In this role you are required to speak English with sufficient fluency to effectively perform your duties, as required by Section 42 of the Immigration Act 2016.

In line with statutory guidance: Keeping Children Safe in Education (2025), a DBS check will be needed and an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates.

Please note we do not have the resources to send individual notifications to all applicants who are not shortlisted. If you have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date, you should assume you have been unsuccessful.

Schools applications

This school does not have the resources to send individual notifications to all applicants who are not shortlisted so if you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date you should assume you have been unsuccessful.

If selected for interview, an online search will be conducted for candidates. This is in line with KCSiE 2022.

DBS/Medical check

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance check. The school is committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. All members of staff are expected to share this commitment.