Teaching Assistant level 3 (2 posts available)

Teaching Vacancies; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing programme

LGPS Pension

Professional development

Supportive leadership team

Job summary

Waterloo Primary Academy in Lancashire is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 3 who is committed to high expectations, inclusive practice and supporting pupil progress through targeted interventions and high-quality classroom teaching.

You will work with teachers and other professionals to assess barriers to learning and contribute to effective provision for all learners, while upholding safeguarding and wellbeing standards within the school’s values.

Qualifications

• Commitment to high expectations and inclusive practice.
• Ability to deliver targeted interventions and learning support.
• Use of effective questioning and scaffolding to promote independence.
• Builds positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.
• Works with teachers and other professionals to support assessment and learning.

Responsibilities

• Support assessment and identify barriers to learning with teachers.
• Deliver and adapt targeted interventions to promote pupil progress.
• Collaborate with staff to provide high-quality education and safeguarding.

Skills

Commitment to outcomes

Adaptive interventions

Questioning and scaffolding

Building relationships

Collaborative working with staff

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant Level 3 who:

• is committed to securing the best possible outcomes for all pupils through high expectations, inclusive practice and a child-centred approach
• can deliver and adapt targeted interventions and learning support that complement high-quality classroom teaching and promote pupil progress
• uses effective questioning, modelling and scaffolding strategies to support pupils’ learning while encouraging independence and resilience
• builds positive relationships with pupils, staff and families, supporting pupils’ social, emotional and behavioural development in line with the school's values and approaches
• works collaboratively with teachers and other professionals to support assessment, identify barriers to learning and contribute to effective provision for all learners

What the school offers its staff

In return, we can offer you:

• a caring and safe school with a warm and nurturing ethos
• a dedicated and supportive Leadership Team that challenges itself every day to make a difference to the lives of our children
• friendly, supportive colleagues who work exceptionally hard and are committed to providing high-quality education and experiences for all
• a strong safeguarding and pastoral team
• happy and enthusiastic pupils, who are very proud of their school
• rich, high-quality professional development
• access to a bespoke wellbeing programme, including a wellbeing day.
• automatic enrolment to the LGPS Pension Scheme
• a skilled and enthusiastic Governing Body, who are dedicated in their support of the school
• the opportunity to make a huge difference to the lives of the children and families we serve

Commitment to safeguarding

Waterloo Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/vulnerable adults. This post is subject to satisfactory three-year reference history, Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check (previously CRB check), medical clearance, evidence of essential qualifications and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act. Please note CV’s are not accepted. Online searches will be conducted on shortlisted candidates. Please see Zest Academy Trust Recruitment and Selection policy for further details - located on our school website https://waterloo.zestacademytrust.co.uk/our-vacancies/