Teaching Assistant Level 3

Post Title: Teaching Assistant Level 3

Responsible to: Executive Headteacher

Location: Our Lady of Lourdes RCPS

Salary: Grade 5 SCP 12-17 (TA) Grade 1 SCP 3 (midday supervisor) Actual Salary £20,702 - £22,333

Term of Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Term Time Only

Hours per week: 31 hours including 2.5 hours mid-day supervision

Start date: ASAP

Closing date: 7/10/26

Our Lady of Lourdes RCPS are currently seeking a Level 3 Teaching Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced, inspirational and enthusiastic teaching assistant who can join our dedicated team to support the children in our care. The candidate will be working alongside the class teacher and supporting one or more of our children with special educational needs as well as proving general support for our children inside the classroom and leading interventions under the direction from the class teacher. The successful candidate will have experience and an excellent understanding of special education needs and demonstrate commitment to inclusive education.

Our Mission

Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.

Our Values - One of Hope

Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in the future we will build together. By offering our children, staff and schools’ opportunities to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality. Our people, just like St Teresa are relentless and fiercely ambitious. We will always reach for that which seems to be just out of our grasp.

One of Courage

As modelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we will have the courage to do what is right. As a community, we will not shy away from making decisions that ensure our communities thrive. We will be brave in our actions. As a truly Catholic organisation this courage will be most apparent in how we collectively support the most vulnerable.

One of Innovation

St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, we will always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work. We will prepare our children and young people for the world that awaits them. A world which they will shape and change.

We are seeking an individual who has:

• Has a clear understanding of the Catholic faith and be willing to uphold the school’s ethos and values
• Experience of supporting children with special educational needs and is willing to use this experience to support SEND children at Our Lady of Lourdes RCPS
• Experience of delivering interventions demonstrating impact on the children’s attainment and progress
• Effective communication skills to develop relationships with all stakeholders

We can offer:

• A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
• Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
• Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
• Generous Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution
• Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)

The Trust is committed to welcoming individuals regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity, sexual orientation or marital status or whether you are pregnant or on parental leave or from a socio-economic background. We welcome applicants from all communities and from people that identify with those characteristics.

To apply, follow the link - https://ce1057li.webitrent.com/ce1057li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=38983700Dm&VACANCY_ID=2253522D9f

Commitment to Safeguarding:

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1074 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children’s barred list check and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with children. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Applications will only be considered from individual applicants on our standard application form, and not via CV alone or agencies. An online search will be performed on all shortlisted applicants in accordance with the Trust’s safeguarding procedures and Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a form for self-disclosure of cautions and convictions.

Shortlisting date: 8/10/26

Interview date: 12/10/26

*Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website*