Level 3 Teaching Assistant
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Level 3 Teaching Assistant | Full-Time | November 2026 Start | Moston
Location: Moston
Start Date: November 2026
Contract: Full-Time, Monday to Friday
Pay: Competitive rates, dependent on experience
Support, Inspire and Help Young Learners Thrive
Teaching Personnel is proud to be working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Moston to recruit a dedicated Level 3 Teaching Assistant for a full-time role starting in November 2026.
This friendly school is committed to providing a positive and nurturing learning environment where every child is encouraged to succeed. With a supportive leadership team, excellent staff culture, and a strong emphasis on pupil wellbeing, this is an exciting opportunity to join a school that truly values the contribution of its support staff.
The Role
As a Level 3 Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting teaching and learning across the school. Working alongside class teachers and other support staff, you will help pupils develop academically, socially, and emotionally while promoting confidence, independence, and engagement in the classroom.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality support to pupils on a 1:1 basis, in small groups, and within whole-class settings.
- Support teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive learning activities.
- Work with pupils who have SEND and additional learning needs, adapting support to meet individual requirements.
- Encourage positive behaviour and promote active participation in lessons.
- Help create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.
- Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
- Build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, parents, and carers.
- Contribute to the wider school community and support school activities where required.
About You
We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and proactive individual who is passionate about supporting children's learning and development.
The successful candidate will have:
- A Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
- Previous experience working with children, ideally within a primary school setting.
- Experience supporting pupils with SEND or additional learning needs.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
- A patient, nurturing, and flexible approach.
- Good organisational skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- A genuine commitment to helping children achieve their full potential.
Why Work with Teaching Personnel?
When you join Teaching Personnel, you'll benefit from:
- Competitive weekly pay based on your experience and responsibilities.
- Access to free CPD and training through our industry-leading CPD Academy.
- Support from a dedicated and experienced education recruitment consultant.
- Opportunities to work within a wide network of schools across Greater Manchester.
- Simple placement and timesheet management through the myTP platform.
- Career development and progression opportunities.
- Recognition through our Excellence in Education Awards programme.
Apply Today
If you're a passionate Level 3 Teaching Assistant looking for a new opportunity starting in November 2026, we'd love to hear from you.
Submit your latest CV today and a member of the Teaching Personnel team will be in touch to discuss this exciting opportunity in more detail.
Safeguarding Statement
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS, reference, and pre-employment checks in line with safer recruitment and compliance procedures.
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.
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