We are seeking a truly inspirational Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join Hawbush Primary School.

Level 3 staff work under the guidance of teaching staff with a limited degree of autonomy. NVQ 3 or equivalent is a requirement for the job. The role will require someone who has specific skills and experience. Experience of SEMH, Trauma and additional needs welcomed.

Key Features: To implement agreed work programmes with individuals/groups and support teaching staff in the development and education of pupils including the provision of detailed and specialist skills/knowledge in particular areas. To assist the teacher in the whole planning cycle and supervise whole classes or groups during the short term absence of a teacher.

We are committed to providing all of our staff with a first-class experience, through a supportive, inclusive ethos and well sequence package of continued professional development. We strive to create conditions which will enable you to thrive, and that enhance your career development. By ensuring this, we believe that together we can enhance the learning experience and outcomes of all our children.

With the trust you will have:

➢ Opportunities to share ideas and improve both your own and the school’s practice

➢ A personalised career development plan

➢ Your professional ambitions actively encouraged and supported

➢ Opportunities to work with colleagues across a range of schools The school will provide:

➢ You with the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children, many of which are disadvantaged.

➢ A supportive Senior Leadership Team

➢ Quality resources and a rich environment, to enable you to develop a personalised approach for every child you teach

➢ Provide excellent CPD to support you in your career development We strongly suggest you call to arrange an informal visit and meet the team that will set you on the right path towards a successful career in teaching.

Please contact enquiry@hawbush.drbignitemat.org to arrange an informal visit (Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays).

Please note: In line with Safer Recruitment Practice, a minimum of two references will be sought for shortlisted candidates prior to interview. One reference must be the candidate’s current/most recent employer. The Trust is absolutely committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults through its safer recruitment processes. The Trust expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this post.

Rehabilitation of Offenders

We encourage all applicants to review our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which outlines our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of students. As part of our due diligence an online search will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.

Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016).

Therefore, the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. We reserve the right to close or extend this vacancy before or after the advertised closing date.

Hawbush Primary is committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants and the applicant will need to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post. Please note that as part of our due diligence, online searches will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates. 

To apply for this position of L3 Teaching Assistant, please visit www.drbignitemat.org/jobs / www.hawbush.school

Please note that CVs are not accepted.

The closing date: Sunday 12th July 2026

Interviews: Wednesday 15th & Thursday 16th July 2026