Teaching Assistant - Level 3

Inkersall Spencer Academy, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 3SE

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  21 November 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  3 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £21,569.00 - £23,017.00 Annually (Actual) NJC12-16 - 32.5 hours per week - Term Time Only

Teaching Assistant - Level 3 job summary

Join Our Team at Inkersall Spencer Academy

Inkersall Spencer Academy is a vibrant two-form entry primary school with a 52-place nursery, situated in a community facing high deprivation and complex social challenges. We serve a diverse pupil population, including a significant number of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), and those who are Looked After Children (LAC) or post-LAC with special guardianship arrangements. Despite these challenges, our nursery is oversubscribed and thriving, reflecting the trust families place in us. We are passionate about making a difference in the lives of our pupils, particularly those from split families and with low parental academic engagement, and we are committed to closing the disadvantaged gap.

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Vacancy: Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in a rewarding role? Inkersall Spencer Academy is seeking a dedicated L3 Teaching Assistant to support our upper Key Stage 2 classes, primarily Year 6.

About the Role

As a Level 3 Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting class teaching and delivering targeted interventions to help close the disadvantaged attainment gap. You will also have the exciting opportunity to teach for a couple of afternoons each week during teacher PPA and leadership time, providing continuity and expert support to our pupils.

Key Responsibilities

Support class teaching in upper KS2, mainly Year 6, to enhance learning outcomes

Deliver focused interventions aimed at closing the gap for disadvantaged pupils

Teach lessons independently for a few afternoons per week during teacher PPA and leadership time

Work closely with teaching staff to monitor pupil progress and adapt support accordingly

Contribute positively to the classroom environment, promoting engagement and motivation

Required Qualifications and Experience

Experience working with upper KS2 pupils, ideally Year 6

Proven ability to deliver interventions that raise attainment for disadvantaged pupils

Confidence and competence in teaching small groups or whole classes during teacher absence

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable Qualities

Passion for supporting children from diverse and challenging backgrounds

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Commitment to fostering a positive, fun, and inclusive learning environment

Resilience and adaptability in a dynamic school setting

Salary

NJC Scale 12-16

Why Join Inkersall Spencer Academy?

Work alongside a great staff team dedicated to making a difference

Enjoy the energy and enthusiasm of fun, motivated children

Experience the rewarding nature of supporting pupils to overcome barriers and thrive

Be part of a school committed to improving outcomes for all pupils, especially those facing disadvantage

If you are passionate about making a real difference and want to be part of a supportive and forward-thinking school community, we would love to hear from you.

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Apply now to join Inkersall Spencer Academy and help shape the futures of our wonderful pupils!

If you are interested in joining us, please apply as soon as possible as we may close the vacancy early.

Spencer Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children and young people. Therefore, we expect everyone to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Barred List Check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and the completion of Level 2 Safeguarding training. It is an offence to apply for the role if an applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children (where the role involves this type of regulated activity).

The Trust and its member academies are committed to promoting equality and diversity in both employment and education provision. We aim to ensure that students, parents, governors, employees, contractors, partners, clients and other stakeholders within the Trust community are treated fairly, and with dignity and respect regardless of Protected Characteristics.

Spencer Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Committed Employer

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 Inkersall Spencer Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 377 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Inkersall Spencer Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/inkersall-spencer-academy

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