Year 3 Teaching Assistant

EducationHQ; Morecambe; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

EducationHQ is assisting Morecambe Primary School in recruiting a Year 3 Teaching Assistant to join the team from September 2026. The role sits within a welcoming, inclusive school environment and supports teaching across a Year 3 classroom.

You will work as part of a flexible, team-based model delivering whole-class support, small-group interventions and targeted 1:1 assistance, contributing to pupils' academic, social and emotional development.

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification as a minimum.
• Have previous experience working within a primary school setting.
• Have experience supporting pupils on a whole-class, small-group and one-to-one basis.
• Demonstrate strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Be flexible, proactive and committed to supporting all learners.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the whole class alongside the class teacher
• Delivering small group interventions
• Providing targeted one-to-one support where required
• Helping to create a positive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment
• Supporting pupils' academic, social and emotional development

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Proactive

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Year 3 Teaching Assistant (Level 2+) - Morecambe Primary School

Location: Morecambe, Lancashire Start Date: September 2026 Contract: Full Time Working Hours: 8:45am - 3:15pm, Monday to Friday Recruiter: Veritas Education

Veritas Education is currently recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Morecambe for a dedicated Year 3 Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a supportive school community that values collaboration and adopts a genuine team approach to Teaching Assistant roles.

The Role

Working within a Year 3 classroom, you will support teaching and learning across a variety of settings. The school operates a flexible team-based model, meaning no two days are the same. You will be expected to work:

• Supporting the whole class alongside the class teacher
• Delivering small group interventions
• Providing targeted one-to-one support where required
• Helping to create a positive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment
• Supporting pupils' academic, social and emotional development

The successful candidate will be invited to attend the school's INSET Day on 1st September 2026, providing an excellent opportunity to meet the team, receive training, and prepare for the new academic year. This is a long term position, likely to continue throughout the full academic year.

Requirements

To be considered for this position, applicants must:

• Hold a Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification as a minimum
• Have previous experience working within a primary school setting
• Have experience supporting pupils on a whole-class, small-group and one-to-one basis
• Demonstrate strong communication and teamwork skills
• Be flexible, proactive and committed to supporting all learners

Veritas Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to enhanced DBS and compliance checks in line with safer recruitment practices.

Application Requirements

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'