Overview
We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our team in Bedford on a permanent, part-time basis. The role is split across two well-equipped sites and involves working closely with pupils who have a diverse range of learning needs.
Position
Level 3 Teaching Assistant
Contract
Type: Permanent
Location: Bedford
Contract Term: Full time - Tuesday to Friday: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Salary
£20,508.00 (L4 Point 9 to 14, with a pending pay increase of 3.2%)
Sector
Education and Training
Role Summary
In this position, you will support all areas of the curriculum and play a vital part in helping our pupils make progress both academically and socially. Our school takes a fun, inclusive approach that values and celebrates every step of achievement our learners make.
As a Level 3 Teaching Assistant, you will also be responsible for delivering lessons using pre-prepared plans, maintaining a supportive and structured learning environment to ensure consistency and continuity for all pupils.
Key Requirements
* NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification
* Strong literacy, numeracy, and IT skills
* Ability to Commute to Bedford
* Leadership and communication skills
* Experience or knowledge of special educational needs is desirable, but full induction and ongoing training are provided
About the School
This Bedford Specialist school is a specialist primary provision supporting children with severe and complex learning difficulties, including a significant proportion with Autism Spectrum Condition. All pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan, and we are proud of our nurturing, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
Our Curriculum
We follow a carefully structured curriculum framework across five key areas:
* Communication and Interaction
* Cognition and Learning
* Physical and Sensory
* PSHE (Personal, Social, Health Education)
* Functional Skills
Each subject area in the education and training environment is delivered across five progressive learning levels, tailored to support development at an individual pace. Our developmental strands support sequential learning and include:
* Sensory Experience
* Purposeful Engagement
* Skill Development
* Functional Skills
* Intentional Applied Skills
* Extended Learning (Maths and English)
If you are passionate about making a difference as a Level 3 Teaching Assistant in the education and training environment please do not hesitate to apply for this role in Bedford.
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