Teaching Assistant Level 3
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Burnley, BB11 3DF |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 18 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 5 Oct 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
At Unity College, we are committed to improving every student’s potential to succeed, both academically and socially. The successful candidate is likely to have experience of working successfully with young people. They will be aware of some of the challenges facing young people yet hold the highest aspirations for Unity College students. Above all, the successful candidate will model and maintain the highest of standards at all times. We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to support individuals and groups of students to enable access to learning, contributing to the development and maintenance of a purposeful, nurturing learning environment.
You will:
• share the College’s very high expectations
• be committed to working collaboratively with colleagues, students and parents
• be confident in your ability to support and develop colleagues
• be committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people
• be enthusiastic about giving young people the best possible start in life.
What the school offers its staff
Working at Unity College is tremendously rewarding and this role is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to young people’s lives as well as offering abundant prospects for professional development. As a College we are firmly committed to continuous professional development for all and we invest heavily in developing our staff at all levels.
We offer:
• the opportunity to be integral to College improvement
• well-considered professional development and a wide range of professional opportunities, including significant leadership development opportunities
• excellent career progression opportunities
• a high level of support for all new staff
• an exciting and stimulating place to work in a friendly environment
• a modern, purpose-built building and excellent facilities
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): Childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Online and social media Prohibition from teaching Right to Work in the UK Satisfactory references Suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.