Level 3 Specialist Teaching Assistant

Job Advert: Part-Time Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Position: Level 3 Teaching Assistant (Part-Time)
Start Date: February 2025
Location: Blackburn
Hours: 12.20pm – 3.30pm
Contract Type: Part-Time, Temporary

About the Role:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Level 3 Teaching Assistant to provide one-to-one support for a Nursery-aged pupil undergoing assessments to identify specific needs. This role requires an enthusiastic individual who can build strong relationships and deliver tailored support, including personal care and speech & language development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one support to the pupil, ensuring their individual needs are met within the Nursery environment.
• Assist with personal care needs, ensuring the pupil’s dignity and comfort at all times.
• Support the pupil’s speech and language development through targeted interventions, as directed by external professionals.
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement strategies and adapt resources.
• Contribute to the pupil’s ongoing assessment by observing and recording progress.
• Foster a nurturing and inclusive environment to encourage the pupil’s social and emotional development.

About You:
We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a Level 3 qualification in Childcare or equivalent.
• Has experience working with early years children, particularly those with additional needs.
• Is patient, understanding, and passionate about supporting children to reach their full potential.
• Has knowledge or experience of working on speech and language interventions (desirable but not essential).
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills to liaise with staff, parents, and external professionals.
• Understands the importance of safeguarding and can maintain confidentiality at all times.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and friendly working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on a child’s early education journey.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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