Teaching Assistant
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Level 3 Teaching Assistant – Full-Time Role | Wythenshawe
Start Date: Immediately
Key Stages: EYFS – KS2
Teaching Personnel is proud to be working with a number of welcoming and supportive primary schools across Wythenshawe, who are currently seeking experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistants to provide PPA cover across EYFS, Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2. This full-time role is available for an immediate start.
This is a fantastic opportunity for confident and capable TA3s ready to take on more responsibility—delivering pre-planned lessons without the pressure of planning.
Your Role Will Include:
- Leading engaging lessons across various year groups during teachers’ PPA time
- Supporting pupils’ learning and encouraging active participation
- Managing classroom behaviour and promoting a positive learning environment
- Collaborating with teaching staff to support both academic and personal development
What We’re Looking For:
- Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)
- Proven experience leading whole-class sessions confidently
- Strong communication and classroom management skills
- Flexibility to work across different age groups and key stages
- A current Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
Role Details:
- Contract Type: Full-time (Monday to Friday, term-time only)
- Start Date: After October half term
- Pay: Competitive daily rates, based on experience
Why Work with Teaching Personnel?
- Access to a wide range of teaching opportunities across Greater Manchester
- Tailored professional development via our CPD Academy
- Competitive weekly pay, reflective of your experience
- Easy assignment management through the myTP digital portal
- A team that prioritises your safety and professional integrity
- Recognition for your dedication through our Excellence in Education Awards
Ready to Apply?
If you're a confident and enthusiastic TA3 looking to take the next step in your education career, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now with your up-to-date CV to be considered for this exciting opportunity!
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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