Level 3 Teaching Assistant - Interventions & Learning Support

Aspire People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting Level 3 Teaching Assistants to support primary schools in Manchester from November 2026 onward. The role involves small-group interventions, helping pupils overcome barriers and assisting teachers with classroom interventions.

Essential qualifications include a recognised Level 3 TA or equivalent and recent UK school experience. Strong safeguarding, communication and organisational skills are required.

Qualifications

• This role requires a recognised Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.
• UK school experience within the last two years is preferred.
• Strong safeguarding expectations and professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Deliver or support small-group learning activities.
• Support phonics, reading, writing and Maths.
• Provide extra help to pupils needing reinforcement.
• Support differentiated classroom activities.
• Monitor pupil engagement and feedback to teachers.
• Help pupils build confidence and independence.

Skills

Small-group support

Classroom management

Communication skills

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Level 3 TA qualification

Job description

Level 3 Teaching Assistant - Interventions & Learning Support

Aspire People are recruiting qualified Level 3 Teaching Assistants to support primary schools with targeted learning and pupil development from November 2026 onwards.

This role is ideal for an experienced TA who enjoys working with small groups, helping pupils overcome learning barriers and supporting teachers to deliver effective classroom interventions.

The Role:

• Delivering or assisting with small-group learning activities
• Supporting phonics, reading, writing and Maths
• Providing additional help to pupils who need reinforcement
• Supporting differentiated classroom activities
• Monitoring pupil engagement and feeding back to teachers
• Helping pupils build confidence and independence
• Supporting positive classroom routines and behaviour

Essential Requirements:

• A recognised Level 3 Teaching Assistant, Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent relevant qualification
• Relevant UK-based school experience within the last two years
• Experience supporting primary-aged pupils with learning activities
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A positive and professional approach to safeguarding

Experience delivering interventions or supporting pupils with gaps in learning is desirable.

Opportunities may include daily supply and longer-term placements across Manchester.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.