Teaching Assistant Level 3

Required to start: September 2026 Permanent Pattern of Hours:Term Time Only Plus 2 training days (192 days total) Day Pattern:Monday to Friday About us: The Watergrove Trust is a highly successful Multi Academy Trust, situated in the West Pennine area, where community and faith schools work in partnership to serve our diverse local area. The schools share the same drive and determination to promote the best possible academic standards, whilst developing children of unique character, preparing them well for their lives ahead. After expanding in February 2025, the Trust has nine member schools: Wardle Academy, Matthew Moss High School and Falinge Park High School (Secondary). Kentmere Academy, St. James’ CE Primary School, St. Andrew’s CE Primary School, Moorhouse Academy, St Mary’s CE Primary School and Sandbrook Community Primary School (Primary). Why should you apply to work for the Watergrove Trust: We are a learning community that cares for all our children and their families. We constantly strive to be the best learners and best educators we can be in order to make positive contributions to our local and global community. We learn to live healthily and happily and love to learn in a fun and caring environment to secure successful futures for all. We are seeking to appoint a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning. The successful candidate will initially be deployed across all year groups and work alongside staff to support families. Support may be required in other areas at the discretion of the Senior Leadership Team. As a Level 3 TA, you will complement the teachers’ delivery of the curriculum by working in a variety of roles. These include supporting individual children or small groups with SEND, delivering and leading interventions, and fostering the development of groups within a play-based and classroom environment. You may also be asked to cover teacher absences, delivering pre-planned lessons and maintaining a nurturing and engaging learning environment. Fantastic professional learning and training opportunities are available within the school and the Trust. How to Apply: To apply, please complete our online application form by23.59 pm 12 July 2026 Interviews are planned to be held on15 July 2026. At Watergrove Trust we believe that every child has great potential and we want to work together, as a team, to ensure that every child has the opportunity to fulfil that potential. If you share this belief and would like to play a key role in enhancing the lives of our students, then we want to hear from you. Watergrove Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to pre-employment clearances including enhanced Disclosure & Barring and Childcare Disqualification Check. The Watergrove Trust values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring th