Teaching Assistant Level 3
Content + Source + Freshness • 16 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Strong position due to the focus on complex emotional intelligence required for student support and development.
- Support for complex student needs
- Engaging role with direct student impact
- Involvement in staff development and training
Pros
- Opportunity to work directly with students needing tailored support
- Involvement in training and CPD for staff
- Meaningful role in assisting students with behavioral needs
Cons
- May face emotional challenges supporting complex students
- Compensation below average for similar roles
- Expectations for significant emotional resilience
Who it's for
Mid-level • Full-time in an educational institution
Good fit
- Experienced professionals in educational support
- Those focused on behavioral management
- Candidates looking to work in a nurturing environment
Not recommended for
- New to the field
- Those who do not want intensive emotional engagement
- Individuals preferring traditional teaching roles
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
We require a teaching assistant to support some of our most complex students on a 1:1, 2:1 or small group basis as well as general student support across the college. The successful candidate must have a calm and empathetic approach and understand that all behaviour is communication. You must have the skills and experience to enable students to become independent and make progress both socially and academically, with a desire to transform the lives of young people by supporting integration into mainstream school. Previous training in de-escalation and physical intervention (STEPs, Therapeutic Thinking, Team Teach etc.) is desirable but not required, and will be provided. The ability to share your expert knowledge and experience through training and CPD sessions for other teaching assistants and teachers is essential.
