L3 Teaching Assistant

£19,894 - £20,216 per year (Grade 4B term time pro rata)

Term Entry:
Fixed term until 31 August 2027 (Due to Budget Constraints)

Type

Hours:

Part time (31.25 hours per week)

Days:
Monday to Friday

Address:
Mount Pleasant CE VC Junior School, Princess Road, Market Weighton, YO43 3BY

Mount Pleasant CE VC Junior School, Market Weighton

A welcoming, Christian community where every child is inspired to excel.

Are you a patient, nurturing, and dedicated practitioner looking to make a genuine difference? Mount Pleasant CE VC Junior School is seeking a motivated Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our team.

In this pivotal role, you will work within our Nurture Provision, providing a bespoke, alternative curriculum for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). You will work closely with our SENDCo and teaching staff to bridge the gap for children who face social, emotional, or behavioural barriers to learning, supporting them both in our specialised provision and within mainstream classrooms.

• A Supportive Ethos:
  We pride ourselves on a "family first" approach and a strong Christian ethos that ensures a safe, happy, and inclusive environment.
• High Aspirations:
  We believe in the potential of every staff member and pupil.
• Investment in Excellence:
  For an exceptional candidate, a recruitment payment may be available.

Working collaboratively with teachers, Phase Leaders, and the SENDCo, you will:

• Deliver "small step" teaching to meet personal, social, and academic needs.
• Foster positive, supportive relationships with pupils, parents, and the wider community.
• Nurture, challenge, and motivate pupils who have fallen behind age‑related expectations.
• Help children become creative, independent, and reflective learners.

We are looking for a flexible individual who can use their initiative and demonstrates:

• Experience:
  
  Prior experience in an Enhanced Resource Provision or a similar SEND setting is desirable but a passion for working with vulnerable children is essential.
• Expertise: A proven ability to support children with EHCPs and a wide range of complex needs is desirable but a passion for working with vulnerable children is essential.
• Communication:
  Strong verbal skills and the ability to build rapport quickly with children and families.
• Demeanour: A calm, positive, and engaging approach even in challenging situations.
• Organisation:
  Excellent time management and the ability to work effectively as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.

Mount Pleasant is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to standard pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, online searches, and references.