Teaching Assistant Level 3

Opportunity information

Salary £13024 per year

Duration 16 months

Advert closing date 06/07/2026

Meadow Bank Community School is a primary academy in Bradford serving children aged 3–11. Part of the Northern Star Academies Trust, it provides an inclusive, supportive learning environment focused on academic achievement, personal development, wellbeing, and helping every child reach their full potential.

• Support students’ learning and development under the direction of teaching or other appropriate staff by supervising and ensuring their safety and access to learning, attending to personal needs, and promoting physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development.
• Collaborate with the teacher to use strategies that support students in achieving their learning goals, while being aware of their learning needs, progress, and achievements. Report on these as agreed, and support and deliver tailored learning activities and programmes, adjusting as required to ensure progress both in and out of the classroom.
• Provide accurate and constructive feedback to students, under the guidance of the teacher, to support their progress and achievement, and ensure regular communication regarding their development.
• Set challenging expectations while promoting self-esteem and encouraging students to act independently.
• Facilitate interaction with others and support engagement in activities led by the teacher or other professionals.
• Promote, support, and facilitate the inclusion, acceptance, and integration of all students.
• Assist with the supervision of groups and individual students as required, both during lessons and in communal areas such as corridors and playgrounds, as well as outside of lesson times, including before and after school and during lunchtimes, attending to students’ personal needs as necessary.
• Use specialist skills and knowledge to support the physical, emotional, and intellectual development of students, attending to personal care needs where required.
• Track and monitor student progress, providing detailed and regular feedback to teachers and the SENDCO to support the planning, evaluation, and ongoing monitoring of the learning process for individual students and groups, addressing achievements, progress, and any challenges.
• Participate in the planning cycle and development of assessments based on student needs and contribute to effective assessment by undertaking student record-keeping as requested.
• Administer routine assessments, routine tests, and undertake the marking of students’ work under the guidance of the teacher.
• Maintain a stimulating, safe, and purposeful learning environment by preparing, maintaining, and using relevant learning resources, assisting with the display of students’ work, and promoting positive values, attitudes, and behaviour.
• Establish constructive and positive relationships with students, acting as a role model and responding appropriately to individual needs, while building effective relationships with parents/carers, external agencies, and other professionals under the general direction of the class teacher.
• Liaise effectively with class teachers to communicate with parents/carers and other professionals, gathering and reporting information as directed.
• To administer first aid, as appropriate – training will be arranged
• Assist in the development and implementation of Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs), Individual Behaviour Plans (IBPs), and/or Personal Care Programmes.
• Monitor and respond to changes in students’ behaviour, identifying and sharing any unexpected changes with the relevant and appropriate staff, while consistently using effective behaviour
• School staff may be required to support students with intimate care/hygiene.
• Promote the safeguarding and welfare of all students within the school in line with statutory safeguarding guidance, reporting any concerns to the Senior Leadership Team or Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Be aware of and comply with relevant statutory guidance, school/Trust policies and procedures related to safeguarding, child protection, health, safety, security, confidentiality, and data protection. Report all concerns in a timely manner while supporting and promoting the ethos, policies, and development plan of the Academy/Trust.
• Participate in visits, trips, and out-of-school activities, such as outings, social activities, and sporting events, to enhance learning and engagement as required.
• Provide administrative support for the teacher/department, maintaining accurate records using relevant systems in accordance with policy and records management procedures.
• Attend meetings and perform duties as required according to the school calendar, contributing expertise and offering support to others.
• Contribute to the overall ethos, work, and aims of the school, supporting the development of systems and procedures within the department and working towards the school’s overall aims and objectives.
• Be aware of and comply with relevant statutory guidance, school/Trust policies and procedures related to safeguarding, child protection, health, safety, security, confidentiality, and data protection. Report all concerns in a timely manner while supporting and promoting the ethos, policies, and development plan of the Academy/Trust.
• Contribute to the overall ethos, work, and aims of the school, supporting the development of systems and procedures within the department and working towards the school’s overall aims and objectives.

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Entry requirements

The apprentice must be at least 16 years old, in no other form of education and will be required to undertake a DBS check.

Be able to commit to the minimum working hours of 16 hours a week. Full time positions range from 32 to 37.5 hours a week.

Good level of GCSE Maths and English (4-9) (A-C) Desired.

Training to be provided

Your training will be provided in the workplace with monthly support from your vocational coach, who will either visit you on site to observe your practice and develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours, or meet you via teams link for teaching and discussion

The programme of learning is a blend of theory and hands on practical experiences with access to an e portfolio and on line Learning Hub with a wealth of resources

Your training will be provided by Aire Vocational Training, part of the Aspiration Training Group, specialising in Teaching Assistants and the Early Years.

Our tutors are experienced and knowledgeable with a passion for supporting the education and development of children.

You will be on programme for around 18 months (15 months practical teaching and up to 3 months for end point assessment)and throughout your training you will be supported to prepare for the Apprenticeship Assessment which will be conducted by an external assessment organisation and will include an observation of practice in school and a professional discussion underpinned by a showcase porfolio of evidence.

Things to consider

Applicants will need to pass a DBS check.

Occasional evening or weekend attendance at events.

If you are using public transport please make sure you have a regular reliable service.

Skills required

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Future prospects

Progression to a higher level qualification or full time employment may be available after completion of the apprenticeship.

Bradford, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom, BD4 8DX