TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 3

Location

Bradley Primary School, Dover Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7RF (415 on roll)

Tel: 01282 615772
School website: www.bradleyprimaryschool.org

Summary

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and ambitious Teaching Assistant Level 3. This is an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced person to join our outstanding staff of team. Experience of working within a upper KS2 setting is essential for this post.

Our Level 3 Teaching Assistants work with individual pupils and support the whole class as part of the role. They also teach the class when the teacher is out at meetings or on PPA time.

Bradley is a large two form entry primary school set in the heart of Nelson. Rated Good by Ofsted 2024, we strive to create a positive, productive environment where children achieve their full potential.

This position is for 30 hours, term time only and is permanent. The salary is paid on a pro-rata basis.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

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

This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro –rata basis.

Please note that this vacancy closes at 12 Noon on 10/10/2025

Essential Qualifications

NVQ Level 3 or above qualification or equivalent

Maths and English GCSE or equivalent Grade C or above 

Desirable Qualifications

First Aid

Essential Experience

Experience of working with children at TA3 level within KS2

Experience of covering PPA

Desirable Experience

Working with children where English is an additional language

For an informal discussion please contact:

Sharon Taylor (Headteacher) Tel: 01282 615772

Proposed Interview Date:

05/11/2025 

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.