Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 6NT

50 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  4 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  16 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £28,598.00 - £31,022.00 Annually (FTE)

Level 3 Teaching Assistant job summary

As a Level 3 TA, you’ll play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across the school. You’ll work closely with teachers to deliver high-quality education, lead small group interventions, and contribute to the overall development and wellbeing of pupils. This role is ideal for someone with strong classroom experience, excellent communication skills, and a genuine enthusiasm for education.

Key Responsibilities

Support pupils’ learning in class, small groups, and one-to-one settings

Assist in planning and delivering tailored interventions

Promote positive behaviour and a safe learning environment

Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teachers

Prepare resources and support classroom activities

Contribute to the development of Individual Education Plans (IEPs)

Foster inclusive practices and support pupils with SEND

Supervise pupils during break times and school trips

Collaborate with staff and parents to support pupil development

What We Offer

A supportive and welcoming school environment

Opportunities for professional development and training

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications

Access to staff wellbeing initiatives

A chance to make a meaningful impact on young lives

Collaborative team culture with experienced educators

Modern facilities and resources to support your role

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, all posts are subject to enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory references and medical checks

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 176 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/blackshaw-lane-primary-nursery-school-oldham

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