Level 3 Teaching Assistant
Job description
Level 3 Teaching Assistant – Alternative Provision
Location: Blackburn
Start Date: September 2025 (or earlier by arrangement)
Contract Type: Full-time, term-time only
Salary: Dependent on experience and qualifications
We are currently seeking a committed and experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our Alternative Provision team in Blackburn. This role involves working with students aged 8 to 16 who require additional support outside of mainstream education.
About the Role:
As a Teaching Assistant in our Alternative Provision setting, you will play a key role in supporting students who face a variety of challenges, including behavioural, emotional, and social difficulties. You will work closely with teaching staff and other professionals to create a positive, structured, and engaging learning environment.
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide tailored support to individual students and small groups
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Assist in delivering lessons and activities that meet pupils’ individual learning needs
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Support the development of students' social and emotional skills
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Promote positive behaviour and help manage challenging behaviour effectively
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Work collaboratively with staff, parents, and external agencies
What We’re Looking For:
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A recognised Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
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Experience working with children or young people with behavioural needs
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Strong behaviour management skills and a calm, consistent approach
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A passion for helping young people reach their potential
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Resilience, empathy, and a genuine desire to make a difference
Why Join Us?
This is a rewarding opportunity to work in a supportive and purpose-driven environment, where no two days are the same. You’ll be part of a team that values personal development and is committed to improving outcomes for young people who need it most.
Please click apply now and Keira will ocntact you within 48hours to discuss next steps.
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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