Teaching Assistant Level 3

Rochdale Council; Milnrow; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Hamer Community Primary School in the United Kingdom is seeking a Permanent Teaching Assistant Level 3 for a 32.5-hour week in a term-time pattern. The position carries Grade: Grade 5 (SCP 12–17) and serves as a nurturing support to pupils across early years and key stage 1.

The role involves assisting learning, supporting phonics delivery, and promoting positive ethos within a diverse school community. The successful candidate will contribute to high standards of attainment, build strong

Qualifications

• Experience working with KS1 pupils and knowledge of RWI phonics.
• Ability to motivate learners and engage others in school activities.
• Proven track record of raising pupil attainment.

Responsibilities

• Ideally have experience and expertise of working within KS1 & a knowledge of delivering RWI phonics.
• Be passionate about learning and able to demonstrate a commitment to the aims, Purpose and ethos of our diverse school.
• Be highly motivated with the ability to engage others.
• Have experience of working successfully with pupils in order to raise their attainment.
• Build effective relationships with the whole school, parents and outside agencies.

Skills

KS1 experience

RWI phonics knowledge

Education

Teaching Assistant Level 3

Job description

Grade: Grade 5 (SCP 12 – 17)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 32.5 Hours Per Week

Working Pattern: Term Time Part Time

Actual Salary: £22,064 - £23,934

Interview Date: 22nd & 23rd September 2026

The Governors, staff and children of Hamer Community Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Permanent Teaching Assistant Level 3 to join us at our vibrant, happy and caring school.

The successful candidate will:

• Ideally have experience and expertise of working within KS1 & a knowledge of delivering RWI phonics
• Be passionate about learning and able to demonstrate a commitment to the aims, Purpose and ethos of our diverse school
• Be highly motivated with the ability to engage others
• Have experience of working successfully with pupils in order to raise their attainment
• Build effective relationships with the whole school, parents and outside agencies.

In return, we can offer you:

• The opportunity to be part of a friendly and supportive team of staff, parents and Governors
• A commitment to high-quality professional development

If you meet the requirements of the person specification and are keen to make a difference to the learning experiences of our children, we would welcome your application

The closing date for application is: Sunday 13th September 2026 at 11.59pm

Shortlisting will take place on: Tuesday 15th September 2026

Interviews & Task will take place: Tuesday 22nd and Wednesday 23rd September 2026

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check

The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.

Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.

The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024.