Level 3 Teaching Assistant - Key Stage 2

Aspire People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting a Level 3 Teaching Assistant for a full-time position starting September 2026 in Manchester. You will support KS2 classrooms, deliver targeted English and Maths interventions, and assist with lesson planning and assessments. Strong communication and organisational skills are essential.

Experience in a UK primary school within the last two years and knowledge of KS2 are required. Potential for a permanent contract exists, with CPD opportunities and ongoing consultant

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the KS2 curriculum.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Be committed to raising pupil achievement.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning across KS2 classrooms.
• Deliver intervention sessions in English and Maths.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group academic support.
• Assist teachers with lesson preparation and assessment activities.
• Encourage independence, resilience and confidence in pupils.
• Help maintain a positive and engaging learning environment.

Skills

KS2 curriculum knowledge

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Level 3 Teaching Assistant – Key Stage 2

Full‑time | September2026 Start

The Role

• Supporting teaching and learning across KS2 classrooms
• Delivering focused intervention sessions in English and Maths
• Providing 1:1 and small‑group academic support
• Assisting teachers with lesson preparation and assessment activities
• Encouraging independence, resilience, and confidence in pupils
• Helping maintain a positive and engaging learning environment

The Successful Candidate Will

• Hold a Level3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)
• Have recent experience working within a UK primary school in the last two years
• Have strong knowledge of the KS2 curriculum
• Be confident delivering intervention programmes independently
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills
• Be committed to raising pupil achievement

Why Aspire People?

• Long‑term role starting September2026
• Competitive rates of pay
• Dedicated consultant support
• Access to CPD and training opportunities
• Potential to secure a permanent school contract

If you are an experienced Level3 Teaching Assistant ready for a new challenge from September2026, apply today to find out more.

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.