Level 3 Teaching Assistant
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Level 3 Teaching Assistant
Location: Manchester
Contract: Full-time / September Start
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the classroom by supporting students’ learning, development, and wellbeing.
You will work closely with class teachers to deliver high-quality learning support, helping pupils to achieve their full potential in a positive and inclusive environment.
Key Responsibilities- Support the class teacher in planning and delivering engaging lessons
- Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning
- Provide targeted support for pupils with additional needs (e.g. SEN, EAL)
- Assist with classroom organisation and behaviour management
- Monitor and record pupil progress and provide feedback
- Contribute to creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment
- Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)
- Previous experience working in a school or educational setting
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- A proactive, patient, and flexible approach
- Understanding of safeguarding and child protection practices
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Experience supporting SEN pupils
- Knowledge of phonics programmes or intervention strategies
- First Aid training
- A welcoming and supportive school environment
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- A chance to make a meaningful impact on young people's lives
- Competitive salary and benefits package
To apply, please submit your CV along with a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
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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⭐ Highlight your Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification prominently as this is the essential requirement mentioned first
📊 Quantify your classroom experience: 'Supported 8 SEN pupils across KS2, improving reading levels by 2 sub-levels'
🌐 Emphasise any SEN or EAL experience as these are specifically valued in the desirable criteria
🎯 Include safeguarding training certificates and DBS status prominently in your qualifications section
🤝 Showcase small group teaching examples as the role specifically mentions working with individuals and groups
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- •Supported 12 SEN pupils across KS1-KS2 with targeted phonics interventions, improving reading ages by average 8 months over one academic year
- •Delivered small group maths support for 6 EAL pupils, achieving 85% pass rate in Year 2 SATs assessments
- •Collaborated with 4 class teachers to implement behaviour management strategies, reducing classroom disruptions by 40% over one term
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Teaching Personnel's Level 3 Teaching Assistant position in Manchester aligns perfectly with my passion for supporting diverse learners, particularly through SEN and EAL interventions that help pupils achieve their full potential.
My background in educational support includes working with small groups to deliver targeted phonics interventions and behaviour management strategies that create inclusive learning environments. I hold my Level 3 qualification and enhanced DBS clearance, with experience monitoring pupil progress and collaborating with class teachers to plan engaging lessons.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How would you support a pupil with dyslexia during a phonics lesson?
- ›What strategies would you use to support an EAL pupil who is new to English?
- ›How do you monitor and record pupil progress effectively?
- ›Describe your experience with behaviour management techniques in the classroom
- ›What intervention strategies have you used to support struggling readers?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time when you had to adapt your approach to support a pupil's individual needs
- ›Describe a situation where you had to work as part of a team to achieve a common goal
- ›Give an example of when you showed patience and persistence with a challenging pupil
- ›Tell me about a time when you contributed to creating an inclusive learning environment
- ›Describe how you have handled a safeguarding concern in your previous role
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time when you had to adapt your approach to support a pupil's individual needs
Describe how you have handled a safeguarding concern in your previous role