Level 3 TA - Preston

Justteachers Ltd; Preston; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd is assisting with a full-time Level 3 Teaching Assistant role in a primary school in the Preston area, starting September 2026. This position offers exposure to inclusive practice and a nurturing learning environment.

The role requires a Level 3 TA qualification and UK primary school experience, with responsibilities including interventions, small-group teaching, and safeguarding. A strong classroom team will support professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.
• Previous UK primary school experience essential.
• Strong understanding of the primary curriculum.
• Excellent behaviour management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted interventions in phonics, reading and maths
• Support pupils with EHCPs and additional learning needs
• Assist with planning and adapting classroom activities
• Monitor and record pupil progress against learning objectives
• Lead small group learning sessions independently
• Support behaviour management in line with school policy
• Prepare classroom resources and learning materials
• Promote pupil engagement and participation in lessons
• Provide feedback to teachers on pupil attainment
• Support safeguarding and pupil wellbeing throughout the school day

Skills

Phonics interventions

Reading support

Maths support

Pupil progress monitoring

Behaviour management

Planning & adapting activities

Small group instruction

Safeguarding

Communication skills

Resource preparation

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

About the role:

We have an exciting role for a Level 3 Teaching Assistant, who is looking for a long term role in a Primary school in the Preston area on a full time basis. The role is set to commence in September 2026, with shortlisting currently underway.

The School is a nurturing primary school with a strong focus on creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment. The school is committed to helping every child achieve their full potential through high-quality teaching and pastoral care.

Key Skills and Attributes:

• Deliver targeted interventions in phonics, reading and maths


• Support pupils with EHCPs and additional learning needs


• Assist with planning and adapting classroom activities


• Monitor and record pupil progress against learning objectives


• Lead small group learning sessions independently


• Support behaviour management in line with school policy


• Prepare classroom resources and learning materials


• Promote pupil engagement and participation in lessons


• Provide feedback to teachers on pupil attainment


• Support safeguarding and pupil wellbeing throughout the school day

Pre-requisites:

• Minimum Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification


• Previous UK primary school experience essential


• Strong understanding of the primary curriculum


• Excellent behaviour management and communication skills