Level 3 Teaching Assistant - Barking & Dagenham

Location: Barking & Dagenham
Start Date: ASAP
Pay Scale: £95.00 - £120.00 per day
Contract: ASAP - April 2027

Are you a qualified Level 3 Teaching Assistant who is passionate about helping children thrive in the classroom? Do you have the experience, patience and confidence to provide effective support while working closely with teachers and other school staff?

Academics are currently recruiting for a Level 3 Teaching Assistant in Barking & Dagenham to join a primary school on a long-term basis. This is a great opportunity for an experienced TA who wants to become a valued member of a school team while making a genuine difference to pupils' learning and development.

As a Level 3 Teaching Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting pupils both academically and personally, helping create a positive classroom environment where children feel confident and ready to learn.

The Level 3 Teaching Assistant role will involve:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils
• Supporting the class teacher with lessons and classroom activities
• Helping pupils access learning through tailored support and encouragement
• Working with children who may have additional learning or educational needs
• Supporting positive behaviour and maintaining a calm classroom environment
• Encouraging pupils to develop confidence, independence and resilience
• Preparing and organising classroom resources where required
• Monitoring pupil progress and feeding back to the class teacher
• Building positive relationships with pupils and becoming a trusted member of the school team
• Working collaboratively with teachers and other support staff
• Contributing to a welcoming and inclusive learning environment

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification and ideally have previous experience working within a primary school setting.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Patient, reliable and enthusiastic
• Confident supporting pupils both independently and as part of a team
• Able to build positive relationships with children
• Proactive and willing to get involved in school life
• Passionate about helping pupils make progress

This Level 3 Teaching Assistant role in Barking & Dagenham offers the opportunity to secure a long-term position through to April 2027, while gaining valuable experience within a supportive school environment.

If you're a qualified Level 3 Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Barking & Dagenham, we'd love to hear from you.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.