Level 3 KS2 TA – Year 4 (Long-Term, Full-Time)

Smile Education; Oldham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Smile Education are recruiting a qualified Level 3 Teaching Assistant to work full-time at a welcoming primary school in the Greater Manchester area for the full academic year.

You will support pupils in Key Stage 2 (ideally Year 4), run small-group interventions, assist with lesson preparation and assessment, and help maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment. Pay is £92–£120 per day, with hours matching school terms.

Qualifications

• Level 3 TA qualification is essential.
• Experience as TA in a primary school.
• Experience supporting KS2, ideally Year 4.
• Confident working independently and delivering interventions.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• Caring, proactive, and professional approach.
• Enhanced DBS on update service (or willingness to apply).

Responsibilities

• Work with small groups and individual pupils to support learning and progress.
• Plan and deliver targeted intervention sessions.
• Support pupils with a range of abilities, including those requiring additional support.
• Assist the class teacher with lesson preparation and assessment support.
• Promote positive behaviour and engagement in learning.
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.
• Work closely with teachers, SEN staff, and other support staff.

Skills

Behaviour management

Communication

Interventions planning

Professionalism

Education

Level 3 TA qualification

Job description

Smile Education are recruiting a qualified Level 3 Teaching Assistant to work full-time at a welcoming primary school in the Greater Manchester area for the full academic year.

You will support pupils in Key Stage 2 (ideally Year 4), run small-group interventions, assist with lesson preparation and assessment, and help maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment. Pay is £92–£120 per day, with hours matching school terms.