Teaching Assistant Level 3

Highfield Community Primary School, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 0SP

8 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  20 April 2026

• Closing date

  13 February 2026 at 10:14am

• Date listed

  29 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: 28142.00

Teaching Assistant Level 3 job summary

Are you a nurturing Teaching assistant with a passion for neurodiversity?

At Highfield Community Primary, we believe every child deserves a learning environment where they can truly flourish. The Orchard is our specialized SEN unit, designed to provide a bespoke, sensory-rich education for pupils with complex needs.

The local governing board of Highfield Community Primary School are seeking to appoint an exceptional Level 3 Teaching Assistant who doesn’t just "support" but inspires. This isn't a typical classroom role, this is an opportunity to be a key architect in a child’s developmental journey.

The successful candidate will be joining our Orchard Team (SEN unit) working with children with ASD/SLCN, Our SEND unit has been open for 5 years supporting children from year 1 to year 6. 

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate that they are motivated, can use their own initiative and have a genuine commitment to giving every child the highest standard of support. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, proactive, and confident working both independently and as part of our enthusiastic team.

As TA3’s, our teaching assistants will cover the teacher’s weekly PPA and at other times when required.  The successful applicant will have a keen interest in working with children with SEND and in supporting and developing their learning. 

Essential Qualifications

  NVQ level 3 or above qualification (or equivalent)

Desirable Qualifications

  Level 2 or equivalent qualification in English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy

Essential Experience

  Experience of working with SEND children

Desirable Experience

  Experience of working in an SEND Classroom

Why Choose Highfield?

Highfield isn't just a workplace; it’s a community. By joining The Orchard, you will benefit from:

• A dedicated, supportive leadership team that values staff well-being.
• Regular CPD and specialist training opportunities.
• Fantastic colleagues and pupils
• Being part of Aspirational Futures Multi Academy Trust

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Highfield Community Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 245 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/highfield-community-primary-school

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