Teaching Assistant Level 3

We are looking to appoint a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our passionate and hardworking team, as we seek to enhance our curriculum offer to support pupils who need an alternative pathway. By working closely with colleagues, you will support pupils’ academic and SEMH needs by delivering a differentiated curriculum and specific interventions to enhance pupils’ personal development.

You will possess GCSE grade A-C (or equivalent) in English and maths and a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, or be willing to obtain this. In addition, you will have experience of successfully working with children and young people who have SEMH needs.

If you are looking for a new and rewarding challenge in education and you are committed and passionate, then we look forward to hearing from you. In return, we can offer a supportive working environment, with colleagues who care deeply, are experts in their fields and who are passionate about what they do. We also offer a range of staff benefits, and further details regarding our benefits and information about our Trust can be found on our website.

This is a part time position for 31 hours per week (8.30am to 2.45pm, Monday to Friday) on a term time plus two weeks basis.

Further details about the Trust and an application form, job description and person specification are available from https://excellearningtrust.org.uk/careers/

Please email completed applications to recruitment@elt.org.uk for the attention of Rickie Wilson, Head of Centre.

Excel Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

Excel Learning Trust reserves the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at midnight either on the advertised closing date, or at the point the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early. Applicants will be invited for interview once suitable applications are received, therefore early applications are strongly encouraged and advised.