Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Level 3 Teaching Assistant - Blackburn Location: Blackburn Job Title: Level 3 Teaching Assistant Pay Rate: £16.00 - £17.00 per hour Length of Role: Academic Year Setting: Mainstream Primary School Level 3 Teaching…

Pay rate £16 – £17/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 30 September 2026

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Level 3 Teaching Assistant - Blackburn

Location: Blackburn
Job Title: Level 3 Teaching Assistant
Pay Rate: £16.00 - £17.00 per hour
Length of Role: Academic Year
Setting: Mainstream Primary School

Level 3 Teaching Assistant Required - Blackburn

We are currently recruiting for a dedicated and enthusiastic Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive mainstream primary school in Blackburn for the full academic year.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting pupils' learning, development, and wellbeing within a primary education setting. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and support staff to deliver high-quality learning experiences and help pupils reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

Support teaching and learning across the primary age range.
Deliver targeted interventions and small group activities.
Assist in the planning and preparation of classroom resources.
Support pupils with varying learning needs and abilities.
Promote positive behaviour and engagement within the classroom.
Help create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.
Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
Support children's social, emotional, and academic development.
Follow safeguarding and school policies at all times.

Requirements

Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Supporting Teaching and Learning (essential).
Previous experience working within a primary school environment.
Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to build positive relationships with children, staff, and parents.
Reliable, flexible, and committed to supporting pupil achievement.

What We Offer

Competitive hourly pay of £16.00 - £17.00 per hour.
Full academic year placement.
Supportive school environment.
Opportunity to make a genuine impact on pupils' learning and development.
Ongoing support from a dedicated education recruitment team.
If you are interested in this Level 3 Teaching Assistant opportunity in Blackburn and meet the essential requirements, apply today for immediate consideration.

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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