Level 3 TA

Location: North Liverpool based Primary School

Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm

Contract: Fixed-Term (Full Academic Year)

Start Date: First week of September

We are seeking a dedicated, compassionate and enthusiastic Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our welcoming primary school in North Liverpool. This is a full-time, fixed-term position for the full academic year, based within our Special Educational Needs (SEN) Hub, supporting pupils with a range of additional needs.

The successful candidate will work closely with the SEN team, class teachers and external professionals to provide high-quality support that enables pupils to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

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• Provide tailored support to pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs, including communication and interaction, cognition and learning, and social, emotional and mental health needs.
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• Deliver targeted interventions and learning activities under the direction of the class teacher and SENCO.
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• Adapt learning resources and teaching strategies to meet individual pupil needs.
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• Support pupils with communication, emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies.
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• Assist with personal care where required, maintaining pupils' dignity and independence.
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• Promote inclusion, engagement and positive relationships within the SEN Hub and wider school community.
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• Observe, monitor and record pupil progress, providing feedback to teachers and the SENCO.
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• Work collaboratively with teachers, parents/carers and external agencies to support individual learning plans.
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• Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed at all times.
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• Contribute to creating a safe, nurturing and stimulating learning environment.
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• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent) – essential.
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• Experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs within a primary school setting.
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• A patient, caring and adaptable approach.
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• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
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• Good literacy, numeracy and ICT skills.
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• A sound understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
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• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and families.
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• Experience working within an SEN Hub or specialist provision.
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• Knowledge of autism, ADHD, speech and language needs and strategies to support pupils with additional needs.
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• Experience delivering intervention programmes and supporting individual education plans.
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• Is passionate about helping every child reach their potential.
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• Can remain calm, positive and resilient in a busy school environment.
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• Is proactive, flexible and willing to take initiative.
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• Has high expectations for pupil achievement and wellbeing.
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• Is committed to inclusion and making a positive difference to children's lives.
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• Full-time: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm
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• Fixed-term contract: Full academic year.
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• Start date: First week back in September.
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• Location: North Liverpool Primary School.
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An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references will be required prior to appointment. The successful candidate will be expected to uphold the school's safeguarding and child protection policies at all times.