Level 3 Teaching Assistant - PPA Cover Specialist

Cover People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Cover People are recruiting for a Level 3 Teaching Assistant with PPA cover responsibilities to join a primary school in Eccles on a long-term basis.

The role combines general classroom support with planned PPA cover, and you will deliver pre-planned lessons during PPA time while supporting pupils across the primary age range.

Excellent behaviour management and collaborative teamwork are valued in this supportive school community.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• Experience working in a primary school.
• Confidence supporting learning across different year groups.
• Experience delivering planned lessons, activities or interventions.
• Strong behaviour-management and communication skills.
• The ability to follow planning and maintain classroom routines.
• Experience supporting pupils with different abilities and learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Providing PPA cover across different primary classes and year groups
• Delivering pre-planned lessons and learning activities
• Supporting pupils to understand and complete their work
• Maintaining positive behaviour and effective classroom routines
• Providing general classroom support alongside teaching staff
• Leading small-group activities and targeted learning interventions
• Supporting pupils with additional learning needs, including SEND
• Adapting resources and activities to meet pupils' needs
• Helping monitor pupil engagement and progress
• Preparing classroom resources and supporting day-to-day learning
• Working closely with class teachers and other Teaching Assistants
• Contributing to a positive, inclusive and well-organised learning environment

Skills

Level 3 TA

PPA cover experience

Primary school experience

Education

A Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent

Job description

Cover People are recruiting for a Level 3 Teaching Assistant with PPA cover responsibilities to join a primary school in Eccles on a long-term basis.

The role combines general classroom support with planned PPA cover, and you will deliver pre-planned lessons during PPA time while supporting pupils across the primary age range.

Excellent behaviour management and collaborative teamwork are valued in this supportive school community.