Vacancy Details
Vacancy Summary
Level 3 Teaching Assistant
Salary Range: Grade 4 SCP10 – SCP12 (£27,694.00-£28,598.00 FTE) [Subject to job evaluation] Pro Rata salary £23,145.00 - £23,901.00
Salary amounts quoted are from the 1 September to 31 August and therefore if you commence employment part way through the academic year they are subject to an equated salary adjustment.
Contract Type: Fixed Term up to 31 August 2026
Working Type: Part Time - 35 hours per week
Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Vacancy Information
Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 30 academies; 17 secondary and 13 primaries across the North of England in fourteen Local Authority regions.
We are seeking a dedicated Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and dynamic team at Abbey Park Academy. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential.
As a Level 3 Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Support teaching and learning across the school, including delivering interventions and leading small group or whole-class sessions under the direction of the class teacher.
- Work collaboratively with teachers and other support staff to deliver high-quality education and care.
- Assist in planning, assessment, and the creation of engaging learning environments.
- Promote positive behaviour and support the emotional and social development of pupils.
- Provide targeted support for children with additional needs (SEND, EAL, etc.) as required.
Northern Education Trust offers:
- The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
- The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
- The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
- A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
- A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.
Employee benefits
- Free flu vaccinations
- Free onsite parking
In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.
The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests.
The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.
For more information, please contact Deborah Marshall, Office Manager/PA, at d.marshall@northerneducationtrust.org
In order to apply for this position, please visit: https://northerneducation.octo-firstclass.co.uk/candidates/c/applicationform/contactdetails/196090?aisId=12&rmId=3471&qc=1&d=381b83db75a108e560c44c2fbdb119b3112a88d7
Closing Date: 12 Noon, Monday 13th October 2025