Level 3 Teaching Assistant


Company:	eTeach UK Limited
Salary:	Grade 6 SCP 20-24 £28,153-£31,015 FTE
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2TF
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	25 Sept 2026
Closing date:	9 Oct 2026

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Summary

Blackfriars Academy are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and committed Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our school team and help pupils overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential. Working closely with teachers and other staff, you will provide tailored support to pupils with a range of educational, behavioural and pastoral needs. You will build positive relationships with pupils, provide 1:1 mentoring and support, assist with learning and behaviour programmes, and help pupils develop their confidence, independence and social skills. The role will also involve supporting classroom activities, monitoring and recording pupil progress, contributing to individual support plans, liaising with parents and carers, and promoting positive attendance, inclusion and engagement. We are seeking someone who is patient, compassionate, adaptable and committed to supporting every child to succeed. You will be a positive role model, work effectively as part of a team and contribute to a safe, inclusive and welcoming school environment. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping young people thrive, both academically and personally. Blackfriars Academy is a truly exceptional place to learn and grow. We are a vibrant learning community of around 120 students, aged 11 to 16, supported by over 90 dedicated staff members. Together, we are committed to helping young people with profound and complex, moderate, or severe learning needs achieve their full potential. What makes us special is our unwavering focus on providing an outstanding educational experience tailored to a wide range of individual needs. Our inclusive and nurturing environment allows every student to thrive—academically, socially, and emotionally. At Blackfriars, students don’t just attend school—they flourish. At

Shaw Education Trust, we believe every role has the power to transform a life.

Whether you’re supporting behind the scenes, inspiring in the classroom, or

leading with vision, you will be part of something truly meaningful. Our

values— opportunity, integrity, community, and equity —guide everything we

do. Our vision is “Opening doors to the world through the power of

learning.” We bring this to life through our mission: working

together to inspire communities where every school is valued, every voice

matters, and every learner thrives. We

are a dynamic and growing family of primary, secondary, and special schools,

proudly serving communities from Birmingham to Bury. Our

people are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to their development

through high-quality training, apprenticeships, talent development programmes,

and research opportunities, we empower our staff to thrive as skilled,

confident professionals. We champion wellbeing, value every voice, and foster a

culture where you feel supported, motivated, and inspired to make a real

difference. You

will join a collaborative network of schools where shared expertise and a

strong professional community drive success. Every academy within our Trust has

an equal voice, and every colleague plays a vital role in shaping tailored

learning experiences that raise aspirations and build brighter futures. If

you have the passion, dedication, and drive to help shape lives and create

futures filled with promise, we would love you to join our team. Together,

let’s make the remarkable happen. We

believe every child has the potential to be extraordinary. Make

a life-changing difference in one of our special schools Our

special schools are inspiring, welcoming and truly life-changing places to

work. Every day, our dedicated teams help children and young people with a wide

range of special educational needs and disabilities to discover their

strengths, achieve their ambitions and live happy, fulfilling lives. Our

pupils include children and young people with profound and multiple learning

disabilities, complex medical needs, sensory impairments, moderate and severe

learning difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health needs. Every

pupil is unique, and every achievement and milestone is recognised and

celebrated. By

joining one of our special schools, you will become part of a warm,

compassionate and highly skilled team, united by a shared belief in what every

child and young person can achieve. You will work in a supportive environment

where relationships matter, ideas are welcomed and every role makes an

important contribution. Whether

you join us as a teacher, teaching assistant, healthcare professional or as

part of our administration, facilities or operational teams, you will have the

opportunity to develop your skills, learn from experienced colleagues and build

a rewarding career in special education. Our

pupils learn in small classes and benefit from personalised education, care and

support shaped around their individual strengths, needs and aspirations.

Together, our teams help pupils develop their knowledge, communication,

independence and confidence, while preparing them for adulthood and their

future lives. Working

in one of our special schools is much more than a job. It is an opportunity to

join an extraordinary community and make a lasting difference to children,

young people and their families. Join

us and help transform lives, including your own. Shaw

Education Trust offer the following employee benefits with your Teaching or

Support Staff employment:

excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers

Pension (Teaching Staff)

Support Staff only based on

working full time, all year - Generous holiday entitlement from your first

day of employment (37 days holiday rising to 39 days after 5 years’

service including Bank Holidays)

Access

to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Enjoy health services designed to

support your well-being.

Free

DiscountForTeachers Scheme for all staff (Support and Teaching), Exclusive

discounts to save money with a wide selection of discounts and exclusive offers

from hundreds of the biggest brands.

Free

Eye Tests

Cycle

to work scheme

Access to our Institute of

Education and fantastic opportunities to help you grow, contribute and

flourish in your role and in the Trust. We know our people are the key to our success and so we’re

committed to ensuring the employment experience at Shaw Education Trust is a

rewarding one. Colleagues

within the Trust benefit from: Access to a full range of courses both

in-house and professionally accredited. These courses include a variety of the

National Professional Qualifications and the Early Carer Teacher Programme

delivered by Shaw Education Trust as a delivery partner for Ambition

Institute.

Experienced

leadership and subject-specific support.

Guidance

from former HMIs and serving Ofsted Inspectors within the Trust.

Access

to the Trust’s Institute of Education and SCITT.

Opportunities

to work with different schools within the Trust as a Professional

Advocate.

Participating

in peer reviews.

Access

to a suite of online courses.

Placement

projects within our family of schools.Actual Salary: £21,554-£23,746 Working hours: 32.5 (08.45 - 15.45 Mon-Fri) Term Time plus 1 week Contract type: fixed term until 31.08.027

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