Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Mount Pleasant Primary School Application Pack

Level 3 Teaching Assistant
1:1 support for a child with EHCP and additional medical needs in EYFS/KS1

Grade 6 32.5 hours per week
Actual Salary : £21,199

To start ASAP
This post is temporary as the contract will cease at such a time that the child is no longer under the care of Mount Pleasant Primary School.

Closing date: 25th June 2025

Initial shortlisting will take place by Thursday 26th June and interviews are on Tuesday 1st July.

For further information please contact the school office on or email

About Mount Pleasant Primary School

We are seeking to recruit a positive, passionate, highly motivated and skilled SEND teaching assistant to join our happy, caring teaching team.

Mount Pleasant is a good school where everyone matters and where everyone is committed to working as a team to ensure that our students have the best possible education, where all learning is memorable and meaningful.

Our school values are threaded through all that we do both in and out of school and we strive to develop our young people to be happy, knowledgeable, positive and forward-thinking members of our community who have the skills they all need to be successful and to flourish, no matter what their individual needs may be.

We believe that our high expectations of behaviour, achievement and positive relationships are crucial to our success as a school community and would anticipate that any successful candidate would work hard with us to ensure that these are maintained.

We are an above-average sized, well-resourced school with well above-average school stability for both staff and students.

We have a wonderful and increasingly diverse catchment area in the heart of the Black Country and we cherish the history of our Victorian-built school and the exciting, ever changing locality in which we are situated.

We value and support our whole school community and have a strong commitment to professional development for our staff, whilst opening our doors to parents so that they can learn more about what we do and to build positive relationships from which we can all benefit. We also have strong links to the Wesley Chapel (where our school first began) and with Christ Church in Quarry Bank.

The role

To assist and support teaching and learning of a child with complex medical needs. The role will include specific training for a child with a tracheostomy. The role will also include the provision of general care, safety and welfare for the child and their peers.

The role will be in Reception and the desire to work collaboratively with colleagues and to be involved in the full life of the school is essential. This role will be undertaken by two people who will work alongside each other. Within the role, there will be opportunities to work within the wider classroom setting.

Responsibilities:

• Undertake responsibility for monitoring the tracheostomy and ensuring that suctioning is carried out.
• Respond promptly to any issues that may arise regarding the tracheostomy.
• Support inclusion by enabling a child to access learning, socialising and play opportunities.
• Undertake learning activities and adapt according to the child’s needs.
• Develop positive and nurturing relationships.
• Work under the direction of teaching staff and SENCo.
• Ability to follow individual healthcare plan and risk assessments.
• Close liaison with parents, multi agencies and the local authority.

We can offer you:

• A school which is welcoming and caring with positive relationships at the heart of it.
• Well-behaved and motivated, happy students who love to learn.
• The support of an amazing team of committed,dedicated staff who have a strong passion for providing quality teaching and learning.
• A strong commitment to your professional development.
• Committed, supportive and hardworking governors.

Key Requirements:

Level 3 TA

• Undertake advanced First Aid training.
• Remain calm and efficient in an emergency situation, responding in line with specific medical training
• Liaise with parents, school staff and all outside agencies associated with the child.
• Be highly motivated and committed to support quality teaching and learning with the child at the heart of this.
• Commitment to inclusion and success for all.
• Promote positive pupil relationships and behaviour in line with school policies.
• Be able to inspire, motivate and support our children both educationally and with regard to wellbeing and self-esteem.
• Working with teachers to plan, deliver and evaluate activities.
• Provide feedback to the teaching team and children in relation to promote good progress.
• Supervise the pupil for limited and specified periods, including break-times.
• A good understanding of safeguarding, equal opportunities, health and safety and SEN.
• A strong sense of fun, enthusiasm and a motivated, engaging team member.

Experience

• Supporting learning activities by making a contribution to supporting the teacher in the planning and evaluation and delivery of learning activities.
• Building positive relationships, promoting high…