Level 3 Qualified Teaching Assistant - Leeds

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Job Type: Full-time / Part-time / Term-time options available
Salary: Pay to scale
Start Date: ASAP

Make a real difference every day.

Are you a Level 3 qualified Teaching Assistant who is passionate about helping children and young people thrive?

We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join a supportive education setting in Leeds. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced TA who wants to make a genuine difference to pupils' learning, confidence, wellbeing and progress.

You will work closely with teachers and the wider education team to provide high-quality learning support, helping pupils access the curriculum and develop the skills they need to succeed.

The Role

As a Level 3 Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging, inclusive learning activities.

• Work with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning and develop understanding.

• Provide appropriate support for pupils with SEND and additional learning needs.

• Use effective strategies such as scaffolding, questioning and differentiated support to help pupils access learning.

• Encourage positive behaviour, engagement, independence and confidence.

• Observe, assess and record pupil progress, providing constructive feedback to teaching staff.

• Help create a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment.

• Support pupils' social, emotional and pastoral development.

• Prepare learning resources and assist with classroom organisation.

• Promote positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, parents/carers and other professionals.

• Follow school policies, safeguarding procedures, health and safety requirements and professional expectations.

• Contribute to a culture where every child is valued, respected and supported to achieve their potential.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Level 3 qualified in Teaching Assistance, Supporting Teaching & Learning, Education or a relevant equivalent qualification.

• Experienced in working with children or young people in an educational setting.

• Passionate about inclusive education and supporting individual pupil needs.

• Patient, approachable, resilient and emotionally intelligent.

• An excellent communicator and team player.

• Organised, reliable and able to use initiative.

• Confident supporting learning on a one-to-one and small-group basis.

• Committed to promoting positive behaviour and pupil wellbeing.

• Able to