Job Description

Level 3 Teaching Assistant (TA3)

Full Time | Immediate Start | Until End of Academic Year

Nelson | £13.33 per hour

Rotherwood Education are proud to be recruiting two experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistants to join a welcoming and forward-thinking primary school in Nelson.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and motivated TA looking to make a real impact on pupils’ progress for the remainder of the academic year.

Positions Available:

• Year 5/Year 6 Support
• Year 1/Year 2 Support

Both roles will involve supporting small groups and delivering targeted 1:1 support, with a strong focus on planning and delivering structured writing interventions.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:35am – 3:30pm

Contract: Until end of school year

Pay: £13.33 per hour

(Full-time only – no part-time option available)

The Role

You will:

• Support identified pupils within the classroom environment
• Deliver small group and 1:1 interventions, particularly in writing
• Monitor pupils’ academic, social, and emotional development
• Contribute to individual target setting and track progress
• Support inclusion strategies to ensure all pupils can access learning
• Build positive and encouraging relationships with children

This role would suit someone confident in leading interventions independently and working collaboratively with teaching staff.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
• Have strong experience supporting primary-aged children
• Be confident delivering structured literacy or writing interventions
• Demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills
• Be proactive, enthusiastic, and adaptable
• Work effectively as part of a professional and supportive team
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing
• Provide two recent references covering the last five years of employment
• Hold a current DBS certificate (or be willing to obtain one)

If you are an experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistant looking for your next rewarding opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply today or contact Annette at Rotherwood Education for more information. xbpsjku

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Rotherwood Education, acting as an employment agency.