Teaching Assistant (Level 3)
Agency: Teaching Personnel
Rate of Pay: From 13.75 per hour
Location: Birkenhead (CH41)
Start Date: 23rd February 2026
Teaching Personnel are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant (Level 3) to support high‑quality teaching and learning across Key Stage 2. The successful candidate will provide Level 3 classroom cover, deliver targeted interventions, support SEND and disadvantaged pupils, contribute to safeguarding and pastoral care, and assist with wraparound childcare provision. The educator will also be expected to contribute positively to the Catholic ethos and values of the school.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support teaching and learning in KS2, including small‑group and 1:1 support.
* Prepare resources and help create positive, inclusive learning environments.
* Provide Level 3 classroom cover and maintain good behaviour in line with school policies.
* Deliver and evaluate targeted academic and pastoral interventions.
* Support SEND and disadvantaged pupils, following guidance from teachers and the SENCO.
* Contribute to safeguarding and provide pastoral support to promote pupil wellbeing.
* Uphold the school’s values and Catholic ethos through positive conduct and teamwork.
* Work collaboratively with staff, showing initiative to meet pupil needs.
* Supervise children in before‑ and after‑school wraparound care.
About the school:
* A school where every child is valued, respected and celebrated for their uniqueness.
* Provides a happy, safe and supportive environment with staff who help children feel inspired, confident and eager to learn.
* Committed to academic excellence, ensuring all children are challenged, motivated and encouraged to reach their full potential.
* Offers a broad, balanced and enriching curriculum, promoting creativity, enquiry, high aspiration and a love of learning.
* Proudly fosters inclusion and high expectations, supporting pupils at all levels—those with additional needs and those who are more able.
* Ofsted rated Good with strengths in quality of education, behaviour, leadership and early years.
* Strong emphasis on pastoral development, emotional wellbeing and moral values rooted in the Catholic faith.
What we are looking for:
* Experience working in a school environment, specifically across Key Stage 2.
* Experience delivering or supporting high‑quality teaching and learning.
* Experience providing Level 3 classroom cover.
* Strong understanding of SEND, inclusion and support for disadvantaged pupils.
* Knowledge of safeguarding procedures, behaviour support and pastoral care.
* Excellent communication, organisation and teamwork skills.
* Ability to use initiative, adapt support and respond flexibly to pupil needs.
* Commitment to supporting the Catholic ethos of the school (practising Catholic preferred but not essential).
Why chose Teaching Personnel:
* Competitive rate of pay, paid weekly via PAYE.
* Access to tailored and accredited CPD courses to build up your training portfolio including specialist Thrive and SEND courses.
* Access to a dedicated consultant who is available to help as and when needed.
* Opportunities for long-term roles and permanent placements.
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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