TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 3

Ref 201393

Number of Posts 1

Grade Grade 6\.

Salary £28142 to £ 32061 Pro Rata

Term Part\-time.

Perm / FTC Permanent.

Required (01\.09\.2026 ) .

Hours 32\.5 hours a week.

Closing Date 30/06/2026\.
Location
Thornton Cleveleys Red Marsh School, Holly Road, Thornton Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 4HH (139 on roll)

Tel: 01253 868451

School website: www.redmarsh.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
Teaching Assistant – Level 3

Permanent Post – Term Time \+ 5 INSET Days

Hours: 32\.5 per week (minimum guaranteed 3 hours)

We are seeking to grow our exceptional team of staff.

Red Marsh School is a vibrant and outstanding special school, dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of all pupils. We support students aged 2 to 19, all of whom have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) for a range of learning difficulties and disabilities.

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our committed team. This is a permanent position with variable hours, currently set at 32\.5 hours per week, term time only, plus 5 INSET days.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting students’ learning, behaviour, and personal/social development.


• Taking on additional responsibilities across the school.


• Leading the class in the teacher’s absence with confidence and competence.

• Be passionate about teaching and learning.


• Have high expectations for both learning and behaviour.


• Use effective strategies to support the development of pupils with SEND.


• Be confident in assessing pupils and setting appropriate learning targets.


• Embrace and promote the school’s values, vision, and purpose.


• Be proficient in the use of ICT.


• Thrive as part of a collaborative and forward\-thinking team.

Safeguarding Statement:

Red Marsh School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

If you meet the criteria outlined in the TA3 job description and are excited to contribute to our outstanding team, we look forward to receiving your application.

Closing date \- 09:00am on Tuesday 30th June 2026

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro –rata basis.
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Equal Opportunities statement
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013\). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex\-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

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