Level 3 Teaching Assistant; COLL

Job Details

Post: Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Salary: Grade 3 £ 27,254 – £33,699 FTE

Hours: 32.5 per week, Monday to Friday, or 26 per week 4 days, Term Time Only (39 weeks)

Contract type: Permanent

Start date: Autumn Term

Closing date: Monday 15 June 2026

Enhanced DBS: Required

• Support teachers in meeting the needs of all students, including mentoring, pastoral care and assisting with the physical care of students as required.
• Work with individuals and small groups of students in the classroom and while out in the community.
• Assist in the delivery of the curriculum and support student learning and behaviour.

• An NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).
• A minimum GCSE English and Maths Grade C and above (or equivalent).
• A good understanding of how students learn and develop in education.
• Excellent communication and written skills with high expectations of learning and behaviour.

• Collaborative and inclusive culture.
• Comprehensive induction, probation support and regular professional development opportunities (10 staff training days per academic year).
• Employee Assistance Programme via BHSF.
• Access to discounts and offers via BHSF.
• Generous pension scheme (LGPS for support staff).
• Generous annual leave entitlement: 29 days pro-rata, rising to 34 after 10 years of service.
• Family friendly policies.
• Onsite parking at all sites.
• SEN Allowances provided for all roles working with students.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016. Speaking fluent English is an essential requirement.

Exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Certain spent convictions and cautions are protected and need not be disclosed to employers.

Applicants will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS, Childcare Disqualification (where applicable), medical fitness, identity and right to work checks, and two suitable references.