Teaching Assistant Level 3

Hollingworth Primary School; Tameside; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Hollingworth Primary School, part of Prestolee Multi Academy Trust, seeks an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant Level 3 to join our team with a focus on supporting pupils in Key Stage 2. The successful candidate will have proven TA Level 3 experience and be knowledgeable about KS2.

You will work closely with teachers to support literacy and numeracy, foster confidence and independence, and contribute to a positive, inclusive learning environment across our welcoming school.

Qualifications

• Proven outstanding experience as a Teaching Assistant Level 3, ideally within Key Stage 2.
• Experience supporting and teaching groups of primary-aged pupils, particularly KS2.
• Good understanding of the KS2 curriculum and age-related expectations.
• Ability to support pupils effectively in core areas such as English and mathematics.
• Excellent literacy, numeracy and ICT skills.
• Excellent teamworking and interpersonal communication with children and colleagues.
• Commitment, flexibility, enthusiasm and desire for career development.

Skills

Teaching Assistant Level 3

KS2 support

Literacy support

Numeracy support

ICT skills

Teamworking

Communication

Tools

ICT tools

Job description

Your Role

Prestolee Multi Academy Trust are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and effective Teaching Assistant Level 3 to join our team at Hollingworth Primary School, with a particular focus on supporting pupils within Key Stage 2. The ideal candidate will have experience working as a Teaching Assistant, preferably within KS2, and hold a Teaching Assistant Level 3 qualification..

Who We Are

Hollingworth Primary School is part of Prestolee Multi Academy Trust. As a group of schools, we have a shared vision. We act as one organisation whilst recognising and responding to the individual context and needs of each of our schools and their communities.

Hollingworth is a welcoming and friendly school with hardworking children, dedicated staff and a supportive community. We are proud to provide opportunities for all our pupils to achieve their full potential educationally, emotionally and socially, creating an environment where children feel safe, valued and encouraged to succeed.

Our vision is that our children and young people are prepared for the next stage of education and life in modern Britain. We want pupils across our Trust, including those at Hollingworth, to have the opportunities, support and experiences they need to achieve and succeed.

Across Prestolee Multi Academy Trust, we strive for excellence in all that we do. Our Trust is relentlessly focused on improvement; in self, in others and in the organisation.

About You

We are looking for a person who has:

1. Proven outstanding experience/practice as a Teaching Assistant Level 3, ideally within Key Stage 2
2. Experience of supporting and teaching groups of pupils within the primary age range, particularly KS2
3. A good understanding of the KS2 curriculum and age-related expectations
4. The ability to support pupils effectively in core areas such as English and mathematics
5. Excellent literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills
6. Excellent skills in team working
7. Excellent skills in working with children and supporting them to develop confidence and independence
8. Commitment, flexibility, and enthusiasm
9. A desire for career development
10. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Our Offer

1. A dynamic and developing Multi Academy Trust of schools with a SCITT for career development in teaching and learning.
2. Opportunities across the Trust to widen skills, experience, and professional development in a variety of settings
3. Welcome, friendly, and inclusive schools within the Trust
4. A committed Trust and School leadership and committed multi school teams
5. Well-motivated pupils
6. A Trust committed to staff wellbeing and career development for all

Closing date: Friday 25th September 2026 at 12pm

Interview date: Friday 2nd October 2026

Start date: Monday 2nd November or ASAP