Level 3 Teaching Assistant in Resource Base

This is a very exciting opportunity for a dedicated and passionate Level 3 teaching assistant to join our Local Authority commissioned resource base provisions within The Oaks Primary School. You will be a highly skilled and reflective practitioner, committed to supporting exceptional SEND provision and achieving the best possible outcomes for all pupils.

We welcome applications from both experienced teaching assistants within SEND education settings as well as those from mainstream settings with a passion for Special Educational Needs and a proven track record of supporting pupils with SEND. You will be adaptable and resilient, with an understanding of how to contribute effectively to the existing positive culture and ethos of our welcoming and inclusive school communities. Experience of working with children with additional needs in a primary or Early Years setting is essential. We offer excellent opportunities for professional development and expect all staff to be committed to continually improving their practice and developing their careers.

You will be committed to the highest standards of achievement for all. You will be a resourceful, inclusive and enthusiastic teaching assistant, with a strong understanding of strategies that support positive pupil outcomes, particularly where communication and interaction needs, including autism (ASC), are a primary focus.

As a teaching assistant in our resource base, you will work closely with resource base staff, as well as the whole school community to support the delivery of an ambitious and bespoke provision, which will successfully meet the needs of the pupils and enable them to achieve the best possible outcomes regardless of their circumstance or background.

Within the Trust you will have:

Opportunities to share ideas and improve both your own and the resource base practice

Yo Your professional ambitions actively encouraged and supported

Opportunities to work with colleagues across other resource bases within the Trust

The school will provide:

The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children, many of whom are disadvantaged

A supportive Senior Leadership Team

Quality resources and a rich environment, to enable you to support the development a personalised approach for every child you teach

Excellent CPD to support you in your career development

We strongly suggest you call to arrange an informal visit to the school and meet the team

For any queries, please contact the school by email or telephone:

The Oaks Primary School: [email removed] or on [phone removed]

Please note that CVs are not accepted

Closing date: Wednesday 4th November 2026 at midday

Interviews: Wednesday 11th November 2026