Teaching Assistant

Level 3 Teaching Assistant – Full-Time (PPA Cover) Location: Wythenshawe Start Date: September Key Stages: EYFS, KS1 & KS2 About the Role Teaching Personnel is delighted to be partnering with a number of welcoming, supportive, and forward-thinking primary schools across Wythenshawe. We are currently seeking experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistants to deliver PPA cover on a full-time basis from September across EYFS, Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2. This is an excellent opportunity for confident practitioners who enjoy leading the classroom and are looking to take on greater responsibility— no lesson planning required , as all work will be pre-prepared. Key Responsibilities As a PPA Teaching Assistant, you will: • Deliver engaging, pre-planned lessons across a range of year groups • Support pupils’ learning and encourage participation • Maintain a calm, positive, and inclusive classroom environment • Promote strong behaviour management and classroom routines • Work collaboratively with teaching staff to support pupil development Candidate Profile To be successful in this role, you will: • Hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent) • Have experience leading whole-class sessions confidently • Demonstrate excellent communication and behaviour management skills • Be adaptable and comfortable working across EYFS, KS1, and KS2 • Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to obtain one) Role Details • Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday (term-time only) • Start Date: September • Pay: Competitive daily rate (dependent on experience) Why Work with Teaching Personnel? • Access to a wide range of roles across Greater Manchester • Ongoing CPD and training opportunities via our Training Academy • Competitive weekly pay tailored to your experience • Easy assignment management through the myTP digital portal • Support from a dedicated, friendly consultant team • Recognition through our Excellence in Education Awards How to Apply If you’re a motivated Level 3 Teaching Assistant ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today with your most up-to-date CV to be considered for this fantastic 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. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.