Level 3​/Level 4 Teaching Assistant

Location: Dukinfield

Level 3 / Level 4 Teaching Assistant

Are you an enthusiastic and experienced L3/L4 TA ready to make a real impact across schools in Tameside?
Do you have the flexibility, drive and creativity to help pupils achieve their full potential?

We are working with welcoming and supportive primary schools in the Tameside area who are seeking dedicated L3/L4 TA’s. In this vital role, you’ll support teachers delivering learning in the classroom across school, deliver group teaching sessions to close gaps in knowledge and potentially provide cover for PPA and staff absences. Schools are looking for someone with strong subject knowledge and a commitment to delivering high-quality support in the classroom.

This is a great opportunity for someone wanting to develop their classroom support and teaching experience.

Location:

Tameside SK16

Job Type: Full-time, 8.15am-3.45pm (Temp-to-Perm opportunity)

Salary: £95-£120 per day

Start date:

May 2026

Key Responsibilities:

Fast-paced position, moving from class to class during the school day

Deliver pre-prepared lessons to whole classes in the absence of the teacher and PPA cover
Support teaching and learning in the classroom across school, working with small groups and 1:1 to raise attainment, particularly within reading, maths and SPaG and running interventions.
Assisting in the preparation of high quality and effective learning materials
Provide feedback to pupils and contribute to assessment
Support the inclusion of pupils with SEND, EAL and varying abilities

Qualifications:

HLTA or Level 3 status (or equivalent Level 4 qualification),  having the confidence and experience to cover class teaching and group learning.
Experience working with primary school children.
Strong behaviour management, classroom organisation skills and confidence to deliver high quality, engaging lessons.
A flexible, proactive and positive attitude.
A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain one.
What Teaching Personnel Offer?

Opportunity to work in a supportive and vibrant school community.
Chance to make a real difference in the lives of young learners.
Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
A committed personal recruitment consultant to regularly check in with.
If you’re passionate about teaching and ready for your next career step, apply now with your up-to-date CV. A dedicated consultant will be in touch promptly to discuss the next steps. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

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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