Level 3 Teaching Assistant
Job description
Level 3 Teaching Assistant (PPA Cover) | Full-Time | December 2026 Start | Wythenshawe
Inspire Learning Across EYFS, KS1 & KS2
Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with a number of welcoming and supportive primary schools across Wythenshawe to recruit experienced and enthusiastic Level 3 Teaching Assistants for full-time PPA cover positions starting in December 2026.
This is an excellent opportunity for confident and adaptable classroom practitioners who enjoy leading learning, supporting pupil development, and working across a range of year groups. With lesson plans and resources provided, you will be able to focus on delivering engaging lessons and maintaining a positive learning environment.
Working Hours
Monday to Friday | Term Time Only
The Role
As a Full-Time PPA Cover Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Deliver pre-planned lessons across EYFS, Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2
- Create and maintain a positive, engaging learning environment
- Support pupils' academic, social, and emotional development
- Manage classroom behaviour effectively and confidently
- Adapt quickly to different classrooms and year groups as required
- Work closely with teaching staff and school leaders to ensure continuity of learning
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for candidates who:
- Hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent
- Have experience supporting or delivering learning across primary age groups
- Are confident leading whole-class activities and covering lessons independently
- Demonstrate strong communication and classroom management skills
- Are proactive, adaptable, and passionate about supporting children's learning
- Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or are willing to obtain one
What Teaching Personnel Offers
- Competitive weekly pay through PAYE
- Full-time, long-term opportunities within supportive school settings
- Access to free CPD courses and ongoing professional development
- Dedicated support from a specialist education consultant
- Opportunities to work within a wide network of partner schools across Greater Manchester
- Easy assignment management through the myTP portal
- Recognition through Teaching Personnel's Excellence in Education Awards
Apply Today
If you are a skilled and motivated Level 3 Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can make a genuine impact across EYFS, KS1, and KS2, we would love to hear from you.
Submit your CV today and take the next step in your education career with a fantastic PPA Cover Teaching Assistant role in Wythenshawe starting in December 2026.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to the appropriate safeguarding and vetting checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references in line with safer recruitment practices.
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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