Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant Level 3 Salary: Grade 6 Point 13-19 (£23,939 - £26,407 actual salary per annum) Hours: 36.25 hours per week, Term Time Only Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 3:45pm with 30 minutes for lunch Fixed Term until 31st August 2026 January 2026 Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust is a vibrant family of ten schools across Hull – three secondary and seven primary – united by a shared purpose: to inspire pupils to thrive in life. Each Thrive school is a dynamic community of staff, pupils, and families working together to unlock every child’s potential. The Opportunity Sidmouth Primary School are looking to recruit a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join the team. The successful candidate will start by providing support and cover within our dedicated EYFS team. The successful applicant will be required to support the class teacher with the running of the classroom, working with small groups of children as and when needed and under the direction of the teacher or helping to organise resources. What You Will Bring Establishes constructive and positive relationships with pupils and interacts with them according to individual needs Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people General understanding of the curriculum and basic learning programmes / strategies Ability to deal robustly with challenging situation Experience of working with both small & larger groups of pupils Experience of working in an education environment What We Offer An inclusive and forward-thinking school within a supportive Multi-Academy Trust Opportunities for professional growth through leadership development programmes Access to our staff benefits platform, including retail discounts, gym membership offers, and savings schemes such as cycle‑to‑work Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme Next Steps We strongly encourage interested candidates to visit us prior to applying. To arrange an informal and confidential discussion or school visit, please contact Lauren Bibby, Administration Manager via telephone at Sidmouth Primary School. Closing date: Monday 8th December, 4:00pm Interviews: Monday 15th December 2025 As part of Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust commitment to safer recruitment processes and in accordance with statutory guidance: Keeping Children Safe in Education an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates. Please note, we do not accept CVs, applications must be submitted using our application form. Our commitment to Safeguarding: Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each school has a robust Safeguarding Policy and all staff receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout their employment. A candidate’s suitability to work with children will be explored at all stages of the recruitment process. The successful applicant will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre‑employment checking process including receipt of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), a Children's Barred List check, a Section 128 Management Check if relevant, Prohibition check and overseas checks as applicable, identity check, medical clearance, proof of qualifications, satisfactory references and a check regarding their eligibility to work in the UK. This role involves contact with children and provides regular access to children, therefore it is ‘regulated activity’. As such, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act – 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Our commitment to equality and diversity: Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. Please visit Thrive Trust website to view our Job Applicants Privacy Notice, which explains how we collect, store, and use personal data about individuals applying for jobs at our school. #J-18808-Ljbffr