Level 3 Teaching Assistant

A welcoming mainstream school in Towcester is looking for a skilled Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join their team from September. This role centres on supporting pupils with complex SEND needs, ensuring they can access learning confidently and feel secure throughout the school day.

About the Role

You will work directly with students who require additional support due to autism, ADHD, communication differences, sensory needs or emotional regulation challenges. As you move between classroom lessons, small‑group activities and individual support sessions, you will help pupils stay engaged, manage transitions and build independence. Additionally, you will work closely with teachers and the SEND team to maintain consistent routines and contribute to personalised strategies that promote progress.

Key Duties of a Level 3 Teaching Assistant

• Supporting complex SEND learners across KS3 and KS4
• Providing structured one‑to‑one and small‑group support
• Helping pupils regulate, settle and participate in learning
• Adjusting tasks and explanations to suit individual needs
• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional resilience
• Collaborating with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral staff
• Maintaining a calm, predictable and inclusive environment

What You’ll Bring

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)
• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND
• Understanding of ASD, ADHD, SEMH or sensory needs
• A steady, patient and proactive working style
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Availability Monday–Friday from September
• Interest in SEND roles in Towcester

Why Work With Zest

Zest provides consistent support, clear communication and roles that genuinely match your strengths. You’ll receive guidance throughout your placement, ensuring you feel confident, valued and well‑prepared. Our focus is on building strong professional relationships and helping you thrive in SEND environments.

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Harleigh at Harleigh@zesteducation.co.uk or ‘apply for job’ at the top of the page to submit your details.

Zest Education are an APSCo audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.

The role advertised is for temporary supply work.

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