Level 3 Teaching Assistant
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Thornton
Start Date: September 2026
Via Teaching Personnel
Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Thornton to recruit a dedicated Level 3 Teaching Assistant to support a Year 6 class from September.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced TA3 to play a key role in supporting pupils in their final year of primary school, helping them prepare for SATs and transition to secondary education.
The Role- Provide classroom support to the Year 6 teacher
- Deliver targeted interventions in literacy and numeracy
- Support pupils preparing for SATs
- Work with small groups and provide 1:1 support where required
- Assist in creating a positive and engaging learning environment
- Support pupils’ academic progress as well as their social and emotional development
- Holds a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)
- Has experience working in Key Stage 2, ideally Year 6
- Strong understanding of the primary curriculum and SATs preparation
- Confident delivering interventions independently
- Patient, proactive, and committed to pupil progress
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Competitive weekly pay (paid via PAYE)
- Access to free CPD courses to support professional development
- A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement
- Opportunity for a long-term role with potential for extension
If you are a motivated TA3 looking to make a meaningful impact in a Year 6 classroom, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today through Teaching Personnel to secure your role for September!
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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⭐ Lead your CV personal statement with your Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification and KS2 experience, as the advert lists both as primary requirements.
📊 Quantify your intervention impact: e.g. 'Delivered daily literacy interventions to 6 Year 6 pupils, contributing to a 15% improvement in reading age over one term'.
🎯 Explicitly reference SATs preparation experience in your work history, as the advert calls this out as a key responsibility for the Year 6 role.
🌐 Mention any CPD courses completed (e.g. safeguarding, child protection, SEND training) to align with Teaching Personnel's emphasis on professional development.
🤝 Highlight your DBS certificate status (date issued) prominently in your CV header or profile, as an enhanced DBS check is a mandatory requirement for this placement.
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- •Delivered daily 30-minute literacy interventions to 8 Year 6 pupils, supporting a measurable improvement in reading comprehension scores ahead of KS2 SATs.
- •Provided 1:1 and small-group numeracy support across a 12-week SATs preparation programme, helping 5 targeted pupils meet age-related expectations by end of Year 6.
- •Supported class teacher in managing a 28-pupil Year 6 classroom, contributing to a positive learning environment that achieved a 94% pupil attendance rate over two terms.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Teaching Personnel's Level 3 Teaching Assistant placement at a primary school in Thornton-Cleveleys is precisely the role my KS2 experience and SATs preparation expertise have been building towards. Having worked in Year 6 classrooms delivering targeted literacy and numeracy interventions independently, I understand the pace and focus required to help pupils perform confidently in their final primary year and transition successfully to secondary education.
My background in supporting small groups and providing 1:1 assistance has equipped me with practical strategies for differentiating support across a range of abilities and needs. I hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification and an enhanced DBS certificate, and I am committed to ongoing professional development — having completed child protection and safeguarding training in line with DfE guidance.
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Technical
- ›How do you plan and deliver a targeted numeracy intervention for a small group of Year 6 pupils struggling with fractions?
- ›What strategies do you use to support pupils with SATs anxiety while keeping them focused on preparation?
- ›How do you differentiate your support when working 1:1 with a pupil who has an EHCP versus a pupil who needs mild academic stretch?
- ›Describe your understanding of the KS2 primary curriculum and how it informs your day-to-day support in the classroom.
- ›What approaches do you use to track and report on individual pupil progress to the class teacher?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you delivered an intervention independently and the impact it had on a pupil's progress.
- ›Describe a situation where you supported a pupil's social and emotional development alongside their academic needs.
- ›Give an example of when you had to adapt your approach mid-session because a pupil was not engaging with the planned activity.
- ›Tell me about a time you worked closely with a class teacher to create a positive learning environment for a challenging group.
- ›Describe a situation where you identified a safeguarding concern and explain the steps you took in response.
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Tell me about a time you delivered an intervention independently and the impact it had on a pupil's progress.
Describe a situation where you supported a pupil's social and emotional development alongside their academic needs.