TEACHING ASSISTANT L3

Location

Brookfield School, Poulton-le-fylde, Fouldrey Ave, Poulton-le-fylde, FY6 7HE (82 on roll)

Tel: 01253 886895
School website: www.brookfieldschool.co.uk

Summary

Level 3 Teaching Assistant – KS4 (SEMH)
Location: Fleetwood

Are you a dedicated, resilient, and passionate professional looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people? We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) school, supporting students at Key Stage 4.

In this vital role, you will play a key part in supporting pupils with complex needs, helping them to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential. Your ability to build strong, positive relationships with young people, manage small groups independently, and use initiative to engage and motivate pupils is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

Support learning across the KS4 curriculum, adapting approaches to meet individual needs.

Develop positive, trusting relationships with pupils to encourage personal and academic growth.

Manage challenging behaviour with confidence, using de-escalation strategies and maintaining high standards and expectations.

Identify behavioural triggers and implement effective support plans.

Work flexibly as part of a close-knit team and respond proactively to the dynamic needs of the classroom.

Deliver and manage small group sessions independently, under the direction of teaching staff.

Contribute to a positive, safe, and structured learning environment.

The closing date is 30/06/2025 at 12pm
The interview date is week commencing 07/07/2025

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Essential Qualifications

Professional/academic level 3 qualification or equivalent or substantial experience

Essential Experience

Identify the needs and assess those pupils requiring extra support and support the development of individual action plans for targeted pupils

Good written and verbal communication skills. 

Desirable Experience

Experience of working with a wide range of other professionals to develop and deliver shared initiatives for children, young people and families.

Work with parents / carers to help address poor performance/attendance/behaviour 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Headteacher: Rob Brocklebank - 01253 886895 , Email: recruitment@brookfield56.lancs.sch.uk

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

 

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.