Teaching Assistant Level 3

Location:

Hillside Specialist School And College, Ribchester Road, Longridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 3XB
(117 on roll). Tel:  School website:

We are looking to appoint a Permanent Teaching Assistant Level 3. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the teacher in meeting the personal, social and curriculum‑related needs of pupils, including those with special needs and/or bilingual needs, and to establish positive, supportive and constructive relationships with pupils, parents, carers and the wider community, and by contributing ideas and strategies. The candidate will assist with the planning, delivery and evaluation of the curriculum and its differentiation amongst pupils.

You will also be required to plan and implement teaching and learning activities to individuals and groups, undertake supervisory cover for classes as appropriate and establish supportive and constructive relationships with pupils, parents, carers and the wider community.

We look for highly energetic and motivated staff who embrace challenge as we believe in the uniqueness of every student and offer a personalised approach to teaching.

In this school, the welfare of the child is paramount. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

• The chance to work with our wonderful individual children and young adults.
• Annual programme of in‑house training to help cement your knowledge. NB. all Hillside support staff take advantage of the 5 paid training days each academic year.
• Hillside staff have the benefit of free membership to the School's health and wellbeing services which include wellbeing clinics, nurse support services, GP consultations, counselling and physio programmes if there is a medical need.
• To work alongside staff whose professional support is sought by Lancashire mainstream schools.

• A positive attitude to work within a dedicated class team.
• To support pupils as part of a planned inclusion programme.
• To be fully involved in the planning and development of independent social and interpersonal skills and to undertake activities to support the personal, social and emotional needs of pupils.
• To abide by the Code of conduct.

This position is part time, term time only. The salary quoted is full time equivalent; if successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro‑rata basis.

Please note that, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Please note CVs are not accepted. To apply for this vacancy, you need to complete the application form attached.

• NVQ/Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject (or working towards)
• Level 2 or equivalent qualification in English/Literacy
• Level 2 or equivalent qualification in Mathematics/numeracy

• Experience of working in a relevant classroom/service environment
• Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

Applicants will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a disclosure. Information will be processed in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS code of practice.