Teaching Assistant Level 3

Ribble Drive Primary

Whitefield

On-site

GBP 16,000 - 19,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Inclusive ethos

Supportive team

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Ribble Drive Primary School is a happy, vibrant and inclusive school that is forward-thinking and proud to serve its community. We are seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant Level 3 to support learning across the primary age group.

This term-time role is 27.5 hours per week, temporary until 31 August 2028, and offers the chance to work with a committed team and to contribute to safeguarding and inclusive education.

Qualifications

Experience of working in a primary school
Experience of liaising with class teachers and other agencies
Experience of specific interventions matched to the needs of the pupil(s)
A strong team work ethos and a nurturing approach
A willingness to be flexible and proactive
A real passion for children and supporting their learning
Experience of working with children with SEMH needs

Skills

Primary school experience

Liaising with teachers & agencies

Interventions for pupils

Teamwork & nurturing approach

Flexibility & proactivity

Passion for children learning

Experience with SEMH pupils

Job description

Collaborative, Innovative, Inclusive

Teaching Assistant (Level 3)

27.5 hours per week (Term-time only)

Temporary until 31/08/2028

Salary Scale Grade 7 (Point 7-11) Salary £17,494

Required from- November 2026 or as soon as possible

The Collective Community Trust is responsible for seven primary schools. We are committed to providing high quality services to support the schools within the Trust to achieve the very best for our pupils.

Ribble Drive Primary School is a happy, vibrant and inclusive school that is forward-thinking and proud to serve its community. Our children are central to all that we do and our staff are motivated, friendly and committed to providing nothing but the very best for every child.

Governors are looking to appoint a passionate, driven and nurturing teaching assistant.

Applications are welcomed from candidates with a proven track record of excellent support in the classroom, who are child-centred, and who want to make a positive contribution to our wonderful school.

We are looking for candidates with:

Experience of working in a primary school
Experience of liaising with class teachers and other agencies
Experience of specific interventions matched to the needs of the pupil(s)
A strong team work ethos and a nurturing approach
A willingness to be flexible and proactive
A real passion for children and supporting their learning
Experience of working with children with SEMH needs

In return we can offer:

Well behaved, motivated and happy learners
A caring, inclusive ethos
A committed, dedicated, supportive and enthusiastic team of staff and Governors
An inclusive school where every child matters
The opportunity for professional development
A school that is committed to nurturing the mental health and wellbeing of the staff, children and school community.

Employees of The Collective Community Trust have a responsibility for, and must be committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), the recruitment process will include online searches and checks on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any issues that may be relevant to their suitability to work with children.

Appointment is subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.

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