Year 3 Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant Opportunity

Primary School in Atherton – February 2026 Start

Teaching Personnel are happy to be supporting a friendly and nurturing primary school in Atherton in their search for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to begin in January 2026. This role is focused on providing tailored support to a Year 3 pupil and offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a real difference in a child’s school experience.

The Role:

• Work on a one-to-one basis with a Year 3 pupil, supporting them throughout the school day.
• Support learning within the classroom, helping the pupil access lesson content and remain focused.
• Adapt tasks and activities in line with the pupil’s needs, under the direction of the class teacher.
• Provide encouragement and reassurance to build confidence and independence.
• Support social interaction and emotional wellbeing, helping the pupil to develop positive relationships.
• Implement strategies to support behaviour and engagement where required.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Holds a DBS Certificate on the Update Service (Or be willing to apply for one).
• Has experience working with children in a primary school or similar setting.
• Is patient, understanding, and able to build strong, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Has a strong interest or experience in supporting pupils with additional needs.
• Can follow guidance from teaching staff while using initiative when appropriate.
• Is dependable, flexible, and committed to supporting pupil progress.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement.
• Clear communication and guidance from application to placement.
• Access to training and professional development opportunities.
• Potential pathways into permanent school-based roles.

If you are interested in this Teaching Assistant role in Atherton, please apply with your most recent CV and a member of the Wigan and Warrington branch at Teaching Personnel team will contact you to discuss the opportunity further.

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.
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