Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Rishton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time only

12-month contract

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Preston is seeking a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to support a Year 6 class in a primary school, focusing on raising attainment and organising targeted Maths and English interventions for small groups, ahead of SATs.

The successful candidate will have KS2 experience, strong literacy and numeracy, and be able to lead small-group learning, collaborating with teachers to help pupils reach their full potential.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• KS2 experience.
• Confident delivering Maths and English interventions.
• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted Maths and English interventions to small groups.
• Support pupil progress and attainment across the Year 6 curriculum.
• Assist the class teacher and contribute to SATs preparation.
• Encourage independence, resilience and confidence in learning.
• Collaborate with the teaching team to raise attainment.

Skills

Interventions in Maths and English

Small-group instruction

Literacy and Numeracy skills

Team collaboration

Proactive and organized

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Preston, Lancashire
Term Time Only
12-Month Contract (Potential to Extend)
Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm, Monday to Friday
Weekly Pay

Are you an ambitious and academically focused Teaching Assistant looking to make a real impact in Upper Key Stage 2?

A welcoming and supportive primary school in Preston is seeking a Level 3 Academic Support Assistant to work within a Year 6 classroom, supporting pupils as they prepare for SATs and the transition to secondary school. This is a rewarding role that reflects the additional academic responsibility attached to supporting pupils at such an important stage of their education.

The Role

Working alongside an experienced Year 6 teacher, you will play a key role in raising attainment and supporting pupil progress across the curriculum. You will be responsible for delivering targeted Maths and English interventions, working with small groups of pupils to consolidate learning, address misconceptions and close gaps in attainment.

The successful candidate will be confident supporting academic progress, adapting intervention activities where required, and encouraging children to develop independence, resilience and confidence in their learning.

The Ideal Candidate

• Hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• Have experience supporting or teaching pupils within Key Stage 2.
• Be confident delivering targeted Maths and English interventions.
• Have excellent Literacy and Numeracy skills.
• Be comfortable leading small-group learning sessions.
• Be academically minded and passionate about raising attainment.
• Have high expectations of pupils and a commitment to helping them achieve their full potential.
• Be proactive, organised and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Possess strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Bring enthusiasm, positivity and a good sense of humour to the role.

Experience

We welcome applications from candidates with all levels of experience. Whether you are an experienced KS2 Teaching Assistant seeking a new challenge or a newly qualified Level 3 Teaching Assistant looking to develop your skills in a supportive school environment, we would love to hear from you.

What the School Offers

• Full-time hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm.
• Term-time-only