Level 3 Teaching Assistant - Hazel Oak School

Teaching Assistants - Level 3

Permanent Band C point 8-14, £26,824 £29,540 (actual salary £20,109 £22,145). 32.5 hours per week, term time only, 39 weeks per year.

Working hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:50 am-3:40 pm; Wednesday 8:50 am-4:40 pm. Occasional extended CPD sessions until 5:45 pm on Wednesdays.

Role Overview

Supports a diverse range of learners with moderate to complex additional needs, including autism, ADHD, Down's syndrome, social emotional challenges, mental health needs, medical and personal care requirements. The role is dynamic, fast paced and full of opportunity, working collaboratively to shape the future for students.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily teaching and learning activities for students with SEND.
• Implement positive behaviour management and solution focused strategies.
• Support students with medical, personal care and wellbeing needs.
• Collaborate with teachers, support staff and external agencies to plan and deliver individualized support.
• Contribute to a restorative, solution focused approach and promote student wellbeing.

Qualifications & Experience

• NVQ Level 3 in Education/Childcare/Child Development/Supporting Teaching & Learning (or equivalent).
• GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above in English & Maths (or equivalent).
• Experience working with children with SEND.
• Creative, reflective, resilient, proactive team player with a growth mindset.

Benefits & Support

• Wellbeing support package, including mental health services, group supervision and employee assistance.
• Continuous professional development: bespoke training, peer support, regular CPD.
• Health and wellbeing support through an external provider.
• Subsidised public transport costs, eye tests and glasses for DSE users.
• Extended training and twilight CPD sessions multiple times per year.

EEO Statement

Hazel Oak is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and encourages all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to enhanced DBS and Safer Recruitment checks. Hazel Oak strives to be a fully inclusive school, supporting a diverse workforce with equity as a key priority. In supporting applications from neuro diverse applicants, we adapt recruitment processes to include all candidates. The post falls under the requirements of the Fluency Duty (part of the Immigration Act 2016). We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender assignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Closing Date

Applications close at 9 am on 7th May 2026.