Teaching Assistant Level 3

Teaching Assistant Level 3

The Federation of Rawcliffe and Rawcliffe Bridge Primary Schools is looking to appoint a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our team. Applicants must have a ‘full and relevant’ qualification as identified by the DfE.

Required to start as soon as possible, we are looking for a skilled and experienced Teaching Assistant to support within The Federation. The ideal candidate will have experience of working with children within a primary school setting and will be caring, friendly and adaptable.

We are looking for a calm, caring and compassionate individual with a passion for supporting pupils with their educational, social and emotional skills. Candidates who have experience of supporting children with additional needs would be advantageous.

Within this role you will work under the direction of the Class Teacher, SENCO and other professionals. Duties will include supporting pupils by undertaking activities with other individuals or groups of pupils to enable them to access the appropriate provision, ensuring their safety and well-being and to facilitate their physical, social and emotional and educational development.

Training and guidance as required will be provided by the relevant staff at the Federation.

Physical Therapy Service (SaPTS) would be advantageous.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a recognised Early Years qualification (Level 3 or above).
• Be passionate about supporting young children’s learning, development and wellbeing.
• Be able to build warm, positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Be committed to inclusive practice and safeguarding.

In return, we offer:

• A welcoming and supportive team.
• Children who are eager to learn and thrive.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance.

In this role you are required to speak English with sufficient fluency to effectively perform your duties, as required by Section 42 of the Immigration Act 2016.

In line with statutory guidance: Keeping Children Safe in Education (2025), a DBS check will be needed and an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates.

Please note we do not have the resources to send individual notifications to all applicants who are not shortlisted. If you have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date, you should assume you have been unsuccessful.