Teaching Assistant - Level 3

Post: Level 3 Teaching Assistant 

Contract Type: Fixed Term for 25 weeks – 35 hours per week 

Start date –  January 2022

Salary Range: SCP 6 – SCP 7 (£19,698 - £20,092) FTE salary to be pro rata

Determined by Local Authority, subject to funding area bandings

Base: Whitecliffe Academy, Kilton Lane, Carlin How, TS13 4AD.

(some travel across the Trust may be required)

Closing date:    Wednesday 8th December at 12pm.

Northern Education Trust (NET) is a multi-academy Trust that sponsors 21 academies, 11 secondary and 10 primaries, across the North of England with an excellent reputation nationally of improving pupil’s life chances. We are dedicated to promoting the achievement of high standards through effective teaching and learning and believe that all children, irrespective of background or ability will be successful in our Trust.   

Through Government catch up funding, we are seeking applications from outstanding individuals, committed to working as part of a dedicated team. The purpose of this role is to address and mitigate disadvantages faced by children within our academies, particularly as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. 

As a Level 3 Teaching Assistant, you will support the children within the academy and you will be devoted to establishing constructive relationships with students. You must be able to work effectively in a team environment and build strong working relationships with colleagues, promoting the vision and values of Northern Education Trust. 

We welcome applications from dedicated individuals who: 

• Have 5 GCSE’s or equivalent, including English and Maths 

• Hold an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline or have appropriate experience 

• Have experience of working with children and young people, and experience of working in the education system and in multi-agency settings 

Northern Education Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service check. We expect all adults who work for the Trust to share our commitment for safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our students. 

If you feel that you share our values and are committed to working to enhance the life chances of young children, please download an application pack from www.northerneducationtrust.org or contact Eileen Chapman, Business Manager by email at e.chapman@northerneducationtrust.org or by telephone on 01287 676289.

Please note your letter of application/supporting statement should be no longer than 2 sides of A4. We do not accept CVs.

Please note completed applications must also be returned to e.chapman@northerneducationtrust.org and marked “Whitecliffe Academy – Teaching Assistant Level 3 application”