L3 Teaching Assistant
Posted 2 days 3 hours ago by Smile Education
Location: Hyde, Greater Manchester (also accessible from Stalybridge)
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Full-time
Contract: Long-term, ongoing
Employer: Smile Education
Overview: Smile Education is delighted to be recruiting a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Hyde. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity starting ASAP, supporting pupils primarily in KS1 and KS2. You'll work closely with the class teacher to provide high-quality classroom support, helping to create a positive, engaging learning environment and meeting the individual needs of pupils. This role is ideal for someone passionate about supporting children's learning and development and looking to build experience within a primary school setting.
Key Responsibilities- Support the class teacher with daily classroom activities
- Assist pupils with learning tasks and encourage engagement
- Prepare classroom resources and learning materials
- Provide targeted support to pupils with additional needs
- Promote positive behaviour and help maintain a safe learning environment
- Monitor and record pupil progress as directed
- Support whole-class teaching as well as small group interventions
- Previous experience working in a school or with children (desirable)
- A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Reliable, proactive, and enthusiastic approach
- Relevant qualifications (such as Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant) are preferred but not essential
- Full-time, long-term position
- Immediate start available
- Supportive and friendly school environment
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Competitive pay rate
We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.