Level 3 Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Farnworth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

CPD training

MyTP portal

Safeguarding focus

Excellence in Education Awards

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are partnering with a welcoming BL4 primary school to recruit a Level 3 Teaching Assistant for a full-time September start, covering Autumn, Winter and Spring terms. You will support Key Stage 1 with 1:1 and small group interventions, help plan and deliver activities, support SEN needs, promote inclusive practice, and build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.

This opportunity offers ongoing CPD and a focus on safeguarding, with weekly pay based on

Qualifications

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).
• Experience working with children, ideally in a primary/KS1 setting.
• Warm, approachable, and passionate about supporting children’s development.
• Confident supporting a range of SEN needs with a flexible, patient approach.
• Strong communicator who works well in a team.
• Committed to child-centred and inclusive practice.

Responsibilities

• Delivering targeted 1:1 and small group interventions.
• Supporting the planning and delivery of classroom activities.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and supporting daily classroom routines.
• Assisting pupils with additional and special educational needs, adapting support to individual requirements.
• Promoting a safe, engaging and inclusive learning environment.
• Developing positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.

Skills

Qualified TA Level 3

Experience with children

Strong communication

SEN support

Team player

Child-centred practice

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Level 3 Teaching Assistant – Primary School (BL4)

A welcoming and community-driven primary school in BL4 is working in partnership with Teaching Personnel to recruit a committed and enthusiastic Level 3 Teaching Assistant. This is a full-time position starting in September, covering the Autumn, Winter, and Spring terms.

The Role

In this role, you will provide vital support across Key Stage 1, helping to ensure pupils feel secure, encouraged, and confident in their learning. Working closely with the class teacher, you will contribute to a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment where every child can succeed. Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering targeted 1:1 and small group interventions
• Supporting the planning and delivery of classroom activities
• Encouraging positive behaviour and supporting daily classroom routines
• Assisting pupils with additional and special educational needs, adapting support to individual requirements
• Promoting a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment
• Developing positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families

We are looking for someone who is:

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualified (or equivalent)
• Experienced working with children, ideally within a primary or KS1 setting
• Warm, approachable, and passionate about supporting children’s development
• Confident supporting a range of SEN needs, with a flexible and patient approach
• A strong communicator who works well as part of a team
• Committed to child-centred and inclusive practice

Why Work With Teaching Personnel?

• Access to a variety of local school opportunities
• Ongoing CPD and training through our in-house academy
• Weekly pay, competitive and based on experience
• Easy management of bookings and timesheets via the myTP portal
• A strong focus on safeguarding and staff wellbeing
• Recognition through our Excellence in Education Awards

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

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