Level 3 Teaching Assistant

We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled TA who is passionate about supporting children to achieve their full potential and is confident working across a range of year groups.

The successful candidate will work closely with teachers to support pupil learning, deliver targeted interventions, and provide high-quality classroom support. A key requirement of this role is the ability to confidently cover classes when required, delivering pre-planned lessons and ensuring continuity of learning in the teacher's absence.

Level 3 Teaching Assistant – PPA cover involved

Location: Nelson
Salary: £15.25 - £16 per hour
Contract:

Start Date: 1^st September 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning across the school.
• Deliver small-group and one-to-one interventions to raise attainment and support pupil progress.
• Assist in planning and preparing learning activities and resources.
• Provide in-class support for pupils with a range of learning needs, including SEND.
• Promote positive behaviour and engagement in learning.
• Cover whole classes when required, delivering lessons from teachers' planning and managing the classroom effectively.
• Monitor and record pupil progress, providing feedback to teachers.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, parents, and external agencies to support pupil development.

The Successful Candidate Will Have

• A Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).
• Previous experience working in a primary school setting.
• Experience covering classes and leading learning in the teacher's absence.
• Strong classroom management skills and confidence working independently with groups of children.
• Experience delivering interventions in areas such as phonics, reading and mathematics.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and a commitment to child welfare.
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• A flexible, proactive and positive approach to work.

We Offer

• A welcoming and supportive school community.
• Friendly and dedicated staff.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference to children's lives.

If you are a motivated and experienced Teaching Assistant who is confident covering classes and supporting pupils to succeed, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your CV, outlining all your relevant experience covering classes.

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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