Level 3 Teaching Assistant
Job description
Level 3 Teaching Assistants – Primary Schools in Cornwall
Cornwall – including Truro, St Austell and nearby areas
September Start | Full-time & Part-time Roles Available
£90–£100 per day (inclusive of holiday pay)
Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistants to support a range of primary schools across Cornwall. These roles are ideal for qualified professionals seeking flexible, rewarding work within EYFS, Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2 settings.
Whether you're looking for regular full-time work or part-time flexibility, we want to hear from you.
What You’ll Be Doing:
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Supporting class teachers in delivering high-quality, engaging lessons
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Providing 1:1 or small group support to pupils, including those with additional needs
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Assisting with classroom routines, resource preparation and behaviour management
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Helping to create a positive, inclusive learning environment where every pupil can thrive
What We’re Looking For:
✅ Hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)
✅ Have experience working within primary education (EYFS, KS1 or KS2)
✅ Be adaptable, proactive and confident in managing classroom responsibilities
✅ Display excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Why Register with Teaching Personnel?
Teaching Personnel is the UK’s leading education recruitment agency. When you join us, you will receive:
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Access to a network of primary schools across Cornwall
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Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle
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Competitive daily rates, paid weekly
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Ongoing training and development opportunities
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A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your journey
Requirements for Work:
Before you can begin, you will need to:
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Hold (or be willing to apply for) an enhanced DBS on the Update Service
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Provide a full 10-year career history with relevant references
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Complete safeguarding and child protection training (provided free as part of registration)
If you're a qualified Level 3 TA ready to take on your next challenge — or looking for a fresh, flexible role in primary education — we’d love to hear from you.
To apply, or for more information, contact Callum Lee at
callum.lee@teachingpersonnel.com
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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