Level 3 Teaching Assistant - September start

Smile Education; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 16,974 - 20,664; Full time

Job summary

Smile Education is seeking a qualified Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Greater Manchester for the full academic year. The role is full-time and long-term, with duties spanning support for Year 4 pupils, small-group intervention, and collaboration with teachers and SEN staff.

Salary is in line with Level 3 TA scale (£92–£112 per day), with standard school hours and a view to long-term stability within a supportive community environment.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is essential.
• Experience as TA in a primary school.
• Experience with Key Stage 2, ideally Year 4.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-class support for Year 4 pupils.
• Work with small groups and individual pupils to support learning and progress.
• Plan and deliver targeted intervention sessions.
• Support pupils with a range of abilities, including those requiring additional support.
• Assist the class teacher with lesson preparation and assessment support.
• Promote positive behaviour and engagement in learning.
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.
• Work closely with teachers, SEN staff, and other support staff.

Skills

Teaching

Behaviour management

Communication

Proactive

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

LEVEL 2/3 Teaching assistant / KM-86

Location: United Kingdom, Rochdale

Advert start date: 23/07/2026

Sector: Education & Training

Employment term: Permanent

Working hours: Full Time

Salary range: £92 - £112 per Day

Level 3 Teaching Assistant – Year 3/4 Location: Greater Manchester Start Date: ASAP Start Contract: Full-time, long-term (full academic year) Pay: In line with Level 3 TA scale Hours: Monday to Friday, school hours

We are currently recruiting a qualified Level 3 Teaching Assistant to work on a full-time, long-term basis at a welcoming primary school in the Greater Manchester area.

This role is for the full academic year and offers a fantastic opportunity to support pupils in Year 4 within a supportive and inclusive school environment.

About the School -The school is a friendly and inclusive primary setting with a strong community ethos. Staff work collaboratively to ensure pupils are supported academically, socially, and emotionally.

High expectations, positive behaviour, and a nurturing learning environment are central to the school’s approach.

Role Responsibilities

• Provide in-class support for Year 4 pupils
• Work with small groups and individual pupils to support learning and progress
• Plan and deliver targeted intervention sessions
• Support pupils with a range of abilities, including those requiring additional support
• Assist the class teacher with lesson preparation and assessment support
• Promote positive behaviour and engagement in learning
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment
• Work closely with teachers, SEN staff, and other support staff

Requirements

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (essential)
• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a primary school
• Experience supporting pupils within Key Stage 2, ideally Year 4
• Confidence working independently and delivering interventions
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills
• A caring, proactive, and professional approach
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)

Why Apply

• Full-time Level 3 Teaching Assistant role for the full academic year
• Pay in line with Level 3 TA scale
• Long-term stability within a supportive school
• Valuable Key Stage 2 experience
• Friendly and welcoming staff team

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.