Level 3 Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Royton; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

CPD & training

MyTP portal access

Safeguarding focus

Excellence in Education Awards

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is working with a welcoming primary school in BL4 to recruit a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to start in December, covering the Winter and Spring terms.

You will support pupils in Key Stage 1 and work closely with the class teacher to create an inclusive, nurturing classroom. The ideal candidate will have Level 3 TA qualifications (or equivalent), experience with primary/KS1 pupils, and a patient, team‑oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• Experience working with children, ideally KS1/primary settings.
• Strong communication and teamwork; child-centred approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted 1:1 and small group interventions.
• Support planning and delivery of classroom activities.
• Encourage positive behaviour and routines.
• Assist pupils with SEN, adapting support as needed.
• Promote a safe, engaging, inclusive learning environment.
• Develop positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

SEN support

1:1 interventions

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 December covering the 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 applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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.
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