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Level 3 Teaching Assistant

  1. Teaching Assistant
  2. Wythenshawe
Date posted : 07/08/26
  1. Full Time
£105 - 125 per day

Job description

Level 3 Teaching Assistant - Full-Time PPA Cover

Wythenshawe | September Start | EYFS, KS1 & KS2

Join a Thriving Primary School Community

Teaching Personnel is proud to be working in partnership with a number of welcoming and inclusive primary schools across Wythenshawe. We are looking for enthusiastic and experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistants to provide full-time PPA cover from September.

This is a fantastic opportunity for confident classroom practitioners who enjoy leading learning, building positive relationships with pupils, and making a real impact across multiple year groups. Best of all, all lessons and resources are prepared in advance, allowing you to focus on delivering engaging learning experiences.

The Role

As a PPA Cover Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. You'll step confidently into classrooms, deliver pre-planned lessons, and help create an environment where every child can thrive.

Your Responsibilities

  • Deliver engaging, pre-prepared lessons across a variety of year groups
  • Support pupils' academic progress and participation in lessons
  • Create a positive, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment
  • Implement effective behaviour management strategies and classroom routines
  • Work closely with teachers and school staff to support pupil development and attainment

About You

We're looking for candidates who:

  • Hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)
  • Have experience leading whole-class learning sessions
  • Demonstrate strong classroom management and communication skills
  • Are adaptable and confident working across different age groups
  • Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or are willing to obtain one

What We Offer

  • Full-time, term-time only position
  • Competitive daily rates of pay, based on experience
  • Access to a wide range of opportunities across Greater Manchester
  • Free CPD and professional development through our Training Academy
  • Weekly pay and simple assignment management via the myTP portal
  • Ongoing support from a dedicated local consultant
  • Opportunities to be recognised through our Excellence in Education Awards

Apply Today

If you're an experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role where you can utilise your skills across a range of year groups, we'd love to hear from you.

Submit your latest CV today and take the next step in your education career with Teaching Personnel.

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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