Teaching Assistant; Level 3 - Inclusion Room Lead

Overview

As a Level 3 Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting teaching staff and collaborating with the wider Inclusion, SEND, and Pastoral teams to enhance the development and education of students in a specialised classroom for those with EHCPs and additional needs.

You will lead provision for Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH), creating a structured and supportive learning environment that enables students to thrive. You will also support attendance initiatives and contribute to raising standards across the provision. Your duties will include supporting student induction, assessment, intervention, and ongoing support, as well as contributing to the planning and evaluation of learning activities for individuals and groups.

Monitoring individual progress, achievements, and development, and reporting these to teaching staff, will also form a key part of your role. Additionally, you will deliver targeted clubs during break, lunchtime, or after school as part of the Achievement Support programme. This role involves working closely with an experienced Inclusion Team, including the SENDCo and SEN Leadership Team, while also providing guidance and support to Level 1 and Level 2 Teaching Assistants.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

• 8.15am – 3.30pm (with a 45‑minute unpaid lunch break)
• 32.5 hours per week, term time plus 5 days
• Grade 7: £28,598 to £32,061 FTE, pay award pending
• Actual salary: £21,510–£24,114, pay award pending