Teaching Assistant Level 3

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A warm and inclusive special school in the United Kingdom is seeking a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to support pupils with a range of complex needs. The ideal candidate will have experience working with students with SEND and a passion for helping them achieve their full potential. Responsibilities include planning activities, delivering learning to small groups, and supporting pupils in their emotional development. The school offers a friendly environment and excellent training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Access to Local Pension Government Scheme

Training and development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Well-being app

Occupational Health Service

Family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Ability to work with pupils with a range of complex needs.
• Passion for enabling pupils with SEND to achieve their full potential.
• Experience in a TA3 capacity or leading learning is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare activities to meet individual pupil needs.
• Deliver learning to small groups.
• Support pupils in personal, social, and emotional development.

Skills

Experience with SEND

Planning activities

Coaching and mentoring

Liaising with parents and professionals

Monitoring and reporting

Job description

About us

Brooke School is a broad‑spectra special school catering for pupils aged 4‑19 years. We have a warm, mutually supportive and caring ethos with enthusiastic and skilled staff who are highly aspirational and committed to pupil welfare, progress and life chances.

What we need

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and ambitious school. Experience of working with pupils with a range of complex needs is desirable and a passion for enabling pupils with SEND to achieve their full potential is essential. It would be advantageous to have experience of a TA3 capacity and/or leading learning.

The core purpose of your role will be:

• Experience of planning and preparing activities to meet individual pupil needs.
• Experience of delivering learning to small groups.
• The ability to act as a coach and mentor to new and junior colleagues.
• Experience in liaising with parents/carers, specialist teachers, other professional staff and sharing/providing appropriate information.
• Contribute to the assessment of pupils by teachers through monitoring, recording and reporting.
• To provide support to pupils in their personal, social and emotional development and engage them in their own learning.
• Maintain positive ethos and core values of the school.
• Contribute to constructive team building amongst teaching staff, non‑teaching staff, parents and carers.

What we offer

• The opportunity to make a difference.
• Enthusiastic, friendly and engaged pupils who are keen to learn.
• A supportive community of families and external partners.
• A friendly and inclusive working environment.
• Talented, dedicated and hardworking colleagues and SLT team.
• Comprehensive induction and probation support.

Reward & Benefits

• A competitive salary.
• Access to the Local Pension Government Scheme.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Enhanced employee assistance programme (including GP helpline, financial & legal advice line and carer support for employee and household members).
• Well‑being app & staff discounts.
• Occupational Health Service.
• Family friendly and Employee Health & Well‑being policies.

Key Dates

Closing Date: 9am Friday 30th January 2026
Shortlisting: Week commencing 2nd February 2026
Interview Date: TBC

For an informal chat or to arrange a visit, please contact a member of our HR Team on 01788 812324.

Further information

Application packs including Job Description, Person Specification, Guidance for Applicants and Application Form can be obtained from https://www.brooke.unitymat.co.uk/about-us/vacancies. Official application forms must be completed. CVs will not be accepted. Please see Guidance for Applicants for further details. Applications must be sent by email to [e-mail] before the closing date detailed above. We reserve the right to close the recruitment early if a large volume of suitable applications are received.

Safer Recruitment

Unity MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow robust safer recruitment processes, including online searches, during all recruitment. Please see application pack for further details. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children’s Barring List Check. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates of all ages, backgrounds and those with disabilities.