Level 3 Teaching Assistant
Content + Source + Freshness • 16 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
High value based on significant responsibilities in a SEND role, competitive salary, and potential for impactful work in education.
- Competitive salary for SEND roles
- Significant responsibility in managing SEND provisions
- Potential for career growth in specialized education
- High demands in balancing student needs and management
Pros
- Competitive salary reflecting expertise in SEND
- Opportunity to lead and influence SEND practices
- Potential for professional growth in a vital educational role
Cons
- High demands and expectations around SEND provision
- Potential stress from managing diverse student needs
- Challenges in maintaining regulatory compliance
Who it's for
Mid-Level • Full-time in-person
Good fit
- Professionals experienced in SEND
- Individuals motivated to lead educational initiatives
- Candidates who thrive in adaptive, challenging environments
Not recommended for
- New professionals without background in SEND
- Those expecting a systematic work environment
- Individuals not willing to engage with diverse student profiles
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Skills:
Excellent written and oral communication skills (Essential)
Excellent organisational and administrative skills (Essential)
Good interpersonal skills (Essential)
In-depth knowledge and understanding of inclusion and specialist provision (Essential)
Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills (Essential)
Excellent organisational skills and ability to confidently delegate, negotiate and influence. (Essential)
Resilience and motivation to lead the academies SEND provision through day-to-day challenges while maintaining a clear strategic vision and direction. (Essential)
Current knowledge and understanding of the statutory, legislative requirements and good practice to include but not exhaustive of: Health and Safety; Data Protection; the Equality Act / residual aspects of the Disability Discrimination Act and Keeping Children Safe in Education and the ability to apply this knowledge to our SEND practice. (Essential)
Ability to understand, analyse and make effective use of a wide range of data (Essential)
An ability to build positive relationships with staff, students and wider stakeholders in order to drive forward SEND provision. (Essential)
A creative and evidence-based approach to problem solving
(Essential)
Experience:
Previous experience of working within a SEND education setting (Desirable)
Previous experience of supporting students with one or more of the following: - Autism, ADHD, children with Speech, Language and Communication difficulties, SEMH, cognition & learning needs or sensory or physical needs (Essential)
Confident in advising others on approaches children with a broad range of SEND to aid teaching and learning, behaviour and emotional regulation (Essential)
Willingness to identify and develop own IT skills (Essential)
Working knowledge of DfE, Local Authority and other regulatory body’s
legislation and policy relating to education. (Desirable)
