Teaching Assistant Level 3

About the Organisation

The Governors of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] wish to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistant to work as part of a team providing support to pupils within our lovely school. The successful candidate will work as part of the class team taking on greater responsibility, including stepping up to oversee the environment and lead the classroom in the absence of the teacher.

We are looking for someone who: -

• Has experience of working in Early Years
• Has high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour
• Is an excellent team player
• Has excellent organisational and inter-personal skills
• Has experience of working with children with SEND
• Is committed to raising standards, ensuring children achieve their full potential
• Has the ability to use their own initiative

In return we can offer you: -

• An inclusive Catholic ethos
• A warm and welcoming environment
• A dynamic and friendly staff who are passionate about making a difference for our pupils
• A supportive Governing Body
• Parents who are keen for their children to thrive

Role Information

Job Title: Teaching Assistant Level 3

Job Type: Teaching & Learning

Job Phase: Primary

Location: Knowsley

Grade: Grade F Point 12-17

Actual Salary Range: £22,839-£24,775

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Term: Full time

About the Role

To work with and supervise individuals and groups of children under the direction of the teacher. Inclusive of specific individual learning needs, enabling access to learning for all pupils and assistance and support in classroom management and behaviour techniques and providing specialist support in a specific curricular/resource area.

Personal Qualities

Experience & Knowledge

• Minimum 2 years experience working with and or caring for children of relevant age/subject area, in an educational setting.
• Understanding and working knowledge of national/foundation stage curriculum and other learning programmes (within specified age range/subject area) e.g. knowledge of core subject areas etc.
• Understanding and working knowledge of principles of child development, learning styles and independent learning.
• Understanding of inclusion, especially within a school setting.
• Experience of resource preparation to support learning programmes.
• Ability to relate well to children and adults.
• Specialist subject knowledge curriculum/resources (enter specifics here) if required by school.

Qualification & Training

• Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Maths/numeracy and English/literacy.
• Relevant Level 3 qualification or equivalent in Teaching Assistance/Early Years.
• Willingness to attend/completed DfES Teacher Assistant Induction Programme.
• Training in relevant learning strategies e.g. literacy and/or particular curriculum or learning e.g. bi-lingual, sign language, dyslexia, ICT, maths, English, CACHE etc.
• Willingness to undertake appropriate first aid training.

Application Information

Closing Date: Friday, December 12th, 2025

Closing Time: 12:00pm

Shortlisting Date: Friday, December 12th, 2025

Interview Date: Tuesday, December 16th, 2025

How to Apply:

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to safeguarding, to promoting the welfare of children and adhering to the Equality Act 2010. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. To comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 all prospective employees will be required to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.

By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with the ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance 2022’.

An application pack can be found on our school website www.stmarkshalewood.org.uk.

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed. Please contact [contact hidden] to arrange.

Completed applications should be returned by e-mail to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] and marked FAO: Gill Holt, Business Manager.