Level 3 Teaching Assistant

  • Aspire People
  • Openshaw, Manchester
  • Aug 24, 2026
Contractor Education

Job Description

Level 3 Teaching Assistant - Primary School
September 2026 Full-Time Long-Term & Permanent Opportunities Aspire People

Are you a Level 3 qualified Teaching Assistant looking for your next primary school opportunity?

Aspire People are currently recruiting experienced Level 3 TAs to support primary schools from September 2026.

We're looking for practitioners who can do more than provide general classroom support - candidates who are confident delivering interventions, supporting individual pupils and working closely with teachers to help children make progress.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

Providing 1:1 and small-group classroom support
Delivering targeted Reading, Phonics, English and Maths interventions
Supporting pupils with SEND where required
Assisting teachers with lesson preparation and classroom resources
Supporting differentiated learning activities
Monitoring pupil progress and feeding back to teaching staff
Supporting positive behaviour and classroom routines
Helping pupils develop independence and confidence
Working closely with teachers and other support staff

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

A Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent
Recent experience working within a UK primary school
Strong understanding of the primary curriculum
Experience delivering interventions
Good knowledge of phonics, Reading, English and Maths
Confidence supporting pupils with different abilities and needs
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Patient, proactive and reliable approach

Experience supporting pupils with SEND or SEMH would also be advantageous.

Why Work with Aspire People?

September 2026 opportunities
Long-term and permanent positions
Competitive rates of pay
Access to a wide range of primary schools
Dedicated consultant support
Opportunities across EYFS, KS1 and KS2

If you're a qualified Level 3 Teaching Assistant looking for a new opportunity for September, apply today or speak to Aspire People about the roles currently available.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.