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Teaching Assistant (Level 3)

Job Posted: 13 hours ago

Salary: £ 16 - 17.71 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Blackburn, Lancashire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Job Title: Level 3 Teaching Assistant (PPA Cover)

Location: Primary Schools in Blackburn, Darwen & Accrington
 Start Date: June 2026

Job Description:

We are seeking a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to provide PPA cover across EYFS, KS1, and KS2 in a range of primary schools. This role involves delivering pre‑planned lessons, supporting whole‑class learning, and maintaining a positive, engaging classroom environment in the teacher's absence.

You will work with a variety of classes and year groups, ensuring continuity of learning and supporting pupils with a range of abilities and needs.

Responsibilities Include:

Delivering prepared lessons to whole classes during PPA time
Supporting pupils' learning and behaviour management
Following and adapting lesson materials where appropriate
Working collaboratively with school staff to maintain a consistent learning environment
Providing additional support to groups or individuals as directedRequirements:

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)
Experience supporting learning across primary year groups
Confidence delivering pre‑planned lessons to whole classes
Strong understanding of the primary curriculum
Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)Benefits:

Competitive pay rates up to £17.71 p/h
Opportunities to work flexibly across multiple schools
Professional development and training available
Supportive school environments with experienced staff teamsSafeguarding & Application Requirements:

All applicants are required to complete an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, provide professional references, and obtain Overseas Police Clearances where applicable.

Work history should cover the past 10 years of employment with explanations for any gaps. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and be available for a registration interview.

About Us:

Veritas Education partners with primary, secondary, and early years settings across the region, providing high‑quality teaching and support staff to meet a wide range of staffing needs.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
You must have legal right to work in the UK
You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community

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