Level 3 Teaching Assistant – New Bridge College
Ref: 001550
Location: New Bridge College, Oldham Town Centre
Actual Salary: NJC points 12-17 £24,459.00 – £26,532.00 per annum
Allowance: SEN allowance – £1,539.00 per annum
Contracted Hours: 36 hours 40 minutes per week / Term Time plus 5 days (195 days)
Status: Permanent
Closing Date: Friday 19th June 2026 (9am)
Responsibilities
Our Level 3 Teaching Assistants are required to carry out short-term cover in the absence of the class teacher, supported by curriculum leads and senior leadership team.
Qualifications & Essential Criteria
- Experience of providing cover in the short-term absence of the class teacher
- Experience of successfully implementing interventions in supporting social, emotional and behavioural needs
- Previous experience of working with young people of secondary school/post-16 age who may present with challenging behaviour and complex needs, preferably within an educational setting
- A nurturing and empathetic approach to behaviour management
- The physical and emotional resilience to support students with complex needs, taking a non-judgemental approach
- The ability to support teaching and learning within a special need setting to a dedicated group of students
- The ability to support the class teacher to monitor student progress, ensuring their improved engagement with the school and their learning
- The ability to record student progress and provide regular feedback to stakeholders.
- The ability to model and encourage appropriate social behaviour in and out of school and to cater for the general welfare of students.
- The ability to work in partnership with classroom teachers to differentiate appropriate interventions for students in relation to the curriculum
- The ability to work as part of a team using own initiative when needed
- Willingness to participate in own professional development
Commitment to Safeguarding
New Bridge MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must have a commitment to safeguarding young people. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and references will be sought prior to interview.
EEO Statement
We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
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