Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Level 3 Teaching Assistants – Tameside

Start Date: March 2026
Hours: Full-time, 8:30am–3:30pm
Salary: £13.75–£14.50 per hour

Are you passionate about inspiring young learners and supporting them to reach their full potential?
Teaching Personnel is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a qualified Level 3 Teaching Assistant to work across a range of welcoming primary schools in the Tameside area.

This role is ideal for someone who is committed, proactive and eager to make a genuine difference to children’s academic progress and self-confidence. The placement will begin on a short-term basis, with strong potential for long-term extension for candidates who demonstrate impact and seamlessly integrate into the school community.

The specific year group will be confirmed based on your strengths and the needs of the school.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with class teachers to enhance teaching and learning, helping to create an inclusive, supportive environment for all pupils (including children with SEN).
• Support the delivery of engaging, curriculum-based lessons by reinforcing key concepts and assisting pupils with class tasks.
• Lead focused one-to-one or small-group interventions to promote academic development and boost pupil confidence.
• Contribute to lesson planning by suggesting activities, monitoring progress and maintaining accurate records in line with school policies.
• Encourage positive behaviour by upholding the school’s behaviour expectations and promoting respectful, constructive choices.
• Follow all school policies and procedures, particularly those relating to safeguarding and child protection.

What We’re Looking For

• A relevant Level 3 qualification, such as Supporting Teaching and Learning or Childcare.
• Experience working with children in classroom or small-group settings (experience across multiple year groups is desirable but not essential).
• A calm, compassionate and reliable approach, with strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Resilience, adaptability and a commitment to supporting pupils’ individual needs.
• A DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive pay rates and flexible working options.
• Free CPD opportunities, including specialist SEND training.
• Ongoing support from an experienced, dedicated consultant.
• Access to a wide range of long-term and permanent opportunities.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your education career and want a rewarding, hands-on role where you can make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

To express your interest, please send us your CV. We look forward to supporting your journey!

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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