Teaching Assistant Level 3 - Newark

Justteachers Ltd; Balderton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd in Newark (NG24) is recruiting a full-time temporary Teaching Assistant Level 3 to start in September to support pupils aged 5-19 with autism and additional learning needs. The role focuses on delivering interventions, leading small group activities and providing classroom cover where required, helping pupils build confidence and independence.

You will work with pupils who require varying levels of support, collaborating with therapists, families and external professionals to

Qualifications

• TA3 qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND.
• Autism experience desirable.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning across the school.
• Deliver planned interventions and learning activities.
• Lead small group sessions and targeted support programmes.
• Support pupils with EHCP outcomes.
• Promote communication, independence and engagement.
• Assist with behaviour management strategies.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Maintain safeguarding and pupil welfare standards.

Skills

TA3 qualification

SEND experience

Autism experience desirable

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

Teamwork and independence

Job description

About the role:

justteachers are recruiting for a full-time temporary Teaching Assistant Level 3 to start in September at a specialist educational provision in Newark (NG24) supporting pupils aged 5-19 with autism and additional learning needs.

This specialist setting provides a highly personalised curriculum designed to help pupils develop academically, socially and emotionally. Staff work closely with therapists, families and external professionals to ensure pupils receive the support they need to achieve their full potential.

As a TA3 Teaching Assistant, you will take a leading role in supporting teaching and learning, delivering interventions, leading small group activities and providing classroom cover where required. You will work with pupils who require varying levels of support and help them build confidence, communication skills and independence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support teaching and learning across the school.
• Deliver planned interventions and learning activities.
• Lead small group sessions and targeted support programmes.
• Support pupils with EHCP outcomes.
• Promote communication, independence and engagement.
• Assist with behaviour management strategies.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding and pupil welfare.

Pre-requisites:

• TA3 qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND.
• Autism experience desirable.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• Ability to provide two professional references covering the last two years of employment, education or training.