Level 3 Teaching Assistant
The Springboard Project, Oldham, OL1 1ANThis job expired on 5 June 2026 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
5 June 2026 at 3:15pm
Date listed
2 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 36 hours 40 minutes per week / Term Time plus 5 days (195 days)
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £24,459.00 - £26,532.00 per annum
Additional allowances
SEN - £1,539.00 per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
Sound experience of supporting pupils who present with challenging behaviour and complex needs, preferably within an SEMH setting.
Experience of supporting pupils to overcome barriers to their personal, social or learning development from a pastoral perspective.
Experience of intervening to support pupils in crisis or affected trauma by using either emotional or educational support.
A nurturing, empathetic and holistic approach to behaviour management.
The physical and emotional resilience to support pupils with SEMH, understanding that all behaviour is a form of communication and an indication of an unmet need.
Experience of supporting teaching and learning activities for students and providing support for the Class Teacher in the preparation and organisational processes involved in the day to day running of a lesson.
Experience of delivering bespoke interventions to individuals or small groups of pupils.
Experience of providing cover in the short-term absence of the Class Teacher.
Experience of monitoring and assessing pupil progress and engagement; and providing regular feedback to stakeholders.
Experience of working in partnership with classroom teachers to creatively adapt
appropriate interventions for pupils in relation to the curriculum.
Experience of supervising pupils over lunch and break times as directed.
The ability to build relationships with pupils, families and key partners around the pupils.
The ability to work as part of a team using own initiative when needed.
What the school offers its staff
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. This post will be subject toa number ofpre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactoryreferencesand proof of right to work in the UKin accordance withthe Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Springboard Project
- School type
- Free School, ages 14 to 19
- School size
- 141 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 14 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Springboard Project website
- Email address
- recruitment@newbridgegroup.org
Arranging a visit to The Springboard Project
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@newbridgegroup.org.
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