Teaching Assistant Level 3

Plantsbrook School, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B72 1RB

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2024

• Closing date

  3 February 2025 at 10am

• Date listed

  16 January 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subjects: Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £20,649.00 - £25,532.00 Annually (Actual)

Teaching Assistant Level 3 job summary

Join Our Team as a Level 3 Teaching Assistant – Make a Lasting Impact!

Are you a compassionate and skilled professional passionate about supporting young people with diverse needs? Do you want to be part of a dedicated team making a real difference in the lives of students? If so, we invite you to apply for our Level 3 Teaching Assistant role!

Position Details

• Title: Teaching Assistant L3
• Hours: Full-time, 32.5 hours/week (8:15 AM – 3:15 PM, term time with a 30-minute lunch break)
• Salary: Grade 3 (£26,409 - £32,654 per annum, pro rata)
• Actual Salary: £20,649 - £25,532

About the Role

As a Level 3 Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting our Inclusion team and teaching staff to foster the development and education of pupils. You’ll provide specialist assistance, ensure personal care where necessary, and collaborate to create tailored interventions that empower students to overcome barriers to learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Personalized Support: Assist pupils with SEND, SEMH, and other needs through individualised strategies and care plans.
• Intervention Coordination: Work with the Inclusion team to develop and deliver effective support and intervention approaches.
• Multi-Agency Collaboration: Liaise with families and professionals to address behavioural, emotional, and social needs.
• Classroom Support: Deliver focused support in classrooms and small groups, ensuring inclusion and engagement.
• Professional Development: Be willing to undertake training in areas such as mental health and first aid.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who is:

• Experienced: With a background in supporting young people (11-19 years) and managing diverse needs, including behavioural challenges.
• Skilled: Strong communication, organisational, and IT skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office.
• Empathetic: An understanding of SEND, SEMH, and the barriers to learning.
• Proactive: A self-motivated team player capable of working independently and collaboratively.
• Qualified: GCSEs in English and Maths (A*-C/9-4) or equivalent. Additional qualifications like First Aid, Mental Health training, or safeguarding are desirable.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Be part of a team that transforms the educational experiences of young people.
• Supportive Environment: Work under the guidance of our Inclusion Leaders in a positive and collaborative school culture.
• Professional Growth: Access opportunities for training and career development.
• Inclusive Ethos: Join a school committed to safeguarding, tolerance, and diversity.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful difference and bring your skills and dedication to our school, we’d love to hear from you!

• Closing Date: 10.00am, Monday, 3 February 2025
• Interviews: Friday, 7 February 2025

The successful candidate will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Broadleaf Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment.

Empower. Support. Inspire. Join us and help shape the future of education for every child.

Commitment to safeguarding

Please note successful candidates for all Broadleaf Partnership Trust vacancies will be requested to apply for Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, although a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining the position.

Broadleaf Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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About Plantsbrook School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1553 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Plantsbrook School website (opens in new tab)
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