Teaching Assistant

Join Our Team as a Level 3 Teaching Assistant! We are excited to be recruiting to two Level 3 Teaching Assistant posts to join our dedicated and friendly team. These roles are perfect for individuals who are passionate about supporting children with additional needs and committed to helping every pupil thrive. As a Level 3 Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with Class Teachers and Level 2 Teaching Assistants to: Promote pupils’ engagement in all aspects of school life Encourage independence and confidence in learning Support the progress and achievement of all pupils

We are looking for candidates who:

Have GCSE Grade 4-9 (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics Have experience supporting children with additional needs within a school setting Understand special educational needs and can manage challenging behaviours Have experience leading a group or class within a school environment These are permanent, part-time roles, working 33.75 hours over 39 weeks per year, including training days. The working pattern is as follows: (hours include a 30-minute unpaid lunch): Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:40am - 3:30pm Tuesday: 8:40am - 5:00pm (staff training/updates: 3:30pm - 5:00pm) Thursday: 8:40am - 4:00pm (staff class time: 3:30pm - 4:00pm) All applicants must be able to work from 8:40am until the end of the scheduled working day. Please note that one role will be based at our Tennyson Road, Rushden site, with the other based at our Wellingborough site. Although you will have a designated base, there may be occasions when you are required to work at another School site to support operational needs. This may include occasional travel between sites. Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early. Rowan Gate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of the pupils in its care and all applicants should hold or be willing to undergo a DBS Enhanced Disclosure. Appointments will also be subject to confirmation of right to work, satisfactory health clearance, at least 2 satisfactory references from previous employers, in addition to other clearance checks. In addition, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, we are also required to carry out online searches for all successfully shortlisted candidates.