Teaching Assistant Level 3
Content + Source + Freshness • 16 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
High appeal due to a supportive work culture focused on employee growth and a meaningful role in special education.
- Focus on professional development
- Impactful role in special education
- Collaborative work culture
- Part-time position limits availability
Pros
- Strong emphasis on professional development through CPD and mentoring
- Opportunity to impact students with special educational needs positively
- Collaborative and respectful team environment
Cons
- Part-time employment may limit some candidates
- Job requires emotional resilience
- Potential for a high workload managing diverse student needs
Who it's for
Entry to Mid-level • Part-time in a school setting
Good fit
- Compassionate educators
- Those with a background in special needs
- Individuals seeking supportive work environments
Not recommended for
- Candidates requiring full-time availability
- Those not interested in special education
- Individuals unprepared for emotional labor in education
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
We are looking for a compassionate, enthusiastic, and skilled Teaching Assistant Level 3 to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children with special educational needs, helping them access learning, develop confidence, and thrive in a supportive school environment.
Why join Elms Bank School and College
What truly sets Elms Bank apart is our staff team. We are proud to work with passionate, skilled professionals who bring creativity, empathy, and high expectations into everything they do.
Here, you'll find a culture of collaboration, mutual respect, and shared purpose where every team member is supported to grow in their role and make a genuine impact. We are equally committed to staff development as we are to pupil progress.
From high-quality CPD and leadership opportunities to mentoring and wellbeing initiatives, we invest in our people and help them build meaningful, rewarding careers. Whether you're just starting out in your career or bringing years of experience, Elms Bank is a place where you’ll be inspired, challenged, and truly appreciated.
Elms Bank is proud to be part of the Oak Learning Partnership, a Trust that shares our commitment to inclusion, collaboration, and continuous improvement. If you’re someone who shares our values and is excited by the opportunity to make a real difference, we would be delighted to welcome you to our team. If you would like to know more, we would be delighted to welcome you to our school. Visits prior to application are both welcomed and encouraged.
Please contact the school on 0161 766 1597 or by emailing enquiries@elmsbank.oaklp.co.uk to arrange.
Application
We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate.
For further information about the role please contact hr@oaklp.co.uk
Oak Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in their care and expects everybody working for the organisation to share this commitment. To this end any offer of employment will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances.
Oak Learning Partnership
Our trust is cross phase and consists of primary, special, and secondary schools. We have a vision to transform lives through a highly inclusive approach.
‘Inclusion is at the heart of our trust’.
