Level 3 Teaching Assistant
Job description
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Level 3 Teaching Assistant - Secondary School (Bolton)
£100-£120 per day | ASAP Start
Tradewind Recruitment is currently working with a welcoming and forward-thinking secondary school in Bolton that is seeking a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced education professional looking to make an immediate impact in a diverse and supportive school environment.
The RoleAs a Level 3 Teaching Assistant, you will:
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Support teaching and learning across Key Stages 3 and 4
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Work closely with class teachers to deliver engaging and inclusive lessons
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Provide targeted support to individuals and small groups of pupils
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Offer tailored assistance to students with English as an Additional Language (EAL)
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Help maintain a positive, safe and productive classroom environment
Please note: Only applicants with prior experience working in schools or educational settings will be considered.
To be eligible for this role, you must have:
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A Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning (CACHE or equivalent)
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Proven experience working as a Teaching Assistant within a school
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A strong understanding of secondary school expectations and routines
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Demonstrable experience supporting EAL learners
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Confidence adapting support strategies to meet diverse learning needs
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A proactive, flexible and professional approach
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Daily pay rate of £100-£120, depending on experience
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An ASAP start
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Ongoing support from a dedicated Tradewind Recruitment consultant
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Opportunity to work in a well-regarded Bolton secondary school
If you meet the criteria and are available to start immediately, we would love to hear from you.
Apply by sending your CV to:
Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.
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⭐ Highlight your Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning (CACHE) prominently as this is the essential qualification mentioned
📊 Quantify your EAL support experience: 'Supported 15 EAL learners across KS3/KS4, improving English proficiency by 25%'
🌐 Emphasise your secondary school experience specifically as the role requires understanding of KS3/KS4 expectations
🎯 Mention your Enhanced DBS clearance status upfront as safeguarding is critical for this role
🤝 Demonstrate your small group and individual support skills with specific examples from previous TA roles
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- •Supported 18 EAL students across KS3/KS4 classes, implementing differentiated learning strategies that improved English assessment scores by 35%
- •Collaborated with 8 subject teachers to deliver targeted small group interventions, raising pupil engagement levels from 65% to 88%
- •Maintained detailed progress records for 25 individual students using CACHE Level 3 assessment frameworks, identifying learning gaps within 2 weeks
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Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to apply for the Level 3 Teaching Assistant position at your Bolton secondary school through Tradewind Recruitment. With my Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning (CACHE) and proven experience supporting EAL learners across Key Stages 3 and 4, I am well-positioned to make an immediate impact in your diverse school environment.
My background in secondary education has equipped me with the skills to adapt support strategies for students with varying English proficiency levels while maintaining the positive classroom environment your school values. I have successfully worked with 12-person teaching teams to deliver targeted interventions that improved student engagement by 30%.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you adapt your support strategies for EAL learners at different English proficiency levels?
- ›What techniques do you use to support students across Key Stages 3 and 4?
- ›How do you work with class teachers to plan inclusive lessons?
- ›Describe your experience using assessment data to target individual pupil support
- ›What safeguarding procedures have you followed in previous school roles?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you had to adapt your approach for a struggling student
- ›Describe a situation where you had to manage challenging behaviour in a classroom
- ›Give an example of when you worked collaboratively with a teacher to improve student outcomes
- ›Tell me about a time you supported a student with English as an Additional Language
- ›Describe how you maintain professional boundaries while building rapport with students
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you had to adapt your approach for a struggling student
Give an example of when you worked collaboratively with a teacher to improve student outcomes