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Level 3 Teaching Assistant

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Oldham

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GBP 22,000 - 30,000

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Job summary

Cover People is seeking a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to support Year 6 pupils in a vibrant primary school in South Manchester. This long-term opportunity involves delivering targeted SATs interventions and providing classroom support. Successful candidates will be proactive team players with strong communication skills and relevant qualifications, eager to impact students' educational journeys positively.

Benefits

Competitive pay-to-scale rates
Free CPD including behaviour management and safeguarding
Personalised support from a friendly consultant
Refer a Friend scheme – earn up to £100 per referral

Qualifications

  • Experienced in supporting Year 6 pupils.
  • Able to provide an up-to-date CV with 10 years of employment history.
  • Confident in managing whole class cover.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver focused small group and 1:1 SATs interventions in reading, writing, and maths.
  • Provide high-quality classroom support while working closely with the class teacher.
  • Support pupils' emotional well-being during SATs preparation.

Skills

Classroom Support
Strong Behaviour Management
Communication Skills
Team Player

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

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Level 3 Teaching Assistant – Shape Young Minds in Year 6
Location: Oldham
Contract: Long-term opportunity
Competitive pay – Pay to Scale

Are you a confident and experienced Teaching Assistant ready to make a lasting impact in a vibrant Year 6 classroom? Cover People are working with a fantastic 2-form entry primary school in South Manchester that’s committed to excellence, community, and preparing pupils for their next educational chapter.

This is a brilliant opportunity to support children in their final year of primary education — helping them to grow academically and emotionally as they prepare for their SATs and transition to secondary school.

What You’ll Do

Deliver focused small group and 1:1 SATs interventions in reading, writing, and maths

Provide high-quality classroom support while working closely with the class teacher

Cover full classes as required, using your initiative and strong behaviour management skills

Support pupils’ emotional well-being during a key transitional year

Contribute to a positive, structured, and ambitious learning environment

Who You Are

Hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent

Experienced in working within Year 6 and supporting pupils through SATs preparation

Confident managing whole class cover when needed

Strong communicator and a team player with a proactive approach

Able to provide an up-to-date CV with 10 years of employment history

Why Choose Cover People?

Competitive, pay-to-scale rates that recognise your skills

Free CPD including behaviour management and safeguarding

Personalised support from a friendly and experienced consultant

Access to our Refer a Friend scheme – earn up to £100 per referral

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