Level 3 Teaching Assistant – Reception

Rotherwood Education are currently recruiting for a dedicated and enthusiastic Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join a well-established and supportive Primary School in the Nelson area.

The role is full-time, 5 days per week, supporting pupils within a Reception class, and is due to start in September 2026 on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Position Details:

Job Title: Level 3 Teaching Assistant (Reception)
Location: Nelson, Lancashire
Start Date: September 2026
Contract Type: Full-Time, 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:15am – 3:35pm (Monday, Tuesday and Friday), 8:15am – 4:20pm (Wednesday), 8:15am – 4:05pm (Thursday), with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break each day
Daily Rate: £80 - £95 per day (dependent on experience)

About the Role:

• Support teaching and learning within a Reception class.
• Deliver and reinforce phonics interventions and small-group learning activities.
• Support pupils in developing early reading, writing, communication and numeracy skills.
• Work closely with the class teacher to prepare resources and maintain an engaging learning environment.
• Observe, monitor and record pupil progress, providing feedback to the class teacher.
• Promote positive behaviour and support pupils' social and emotional development.
• Establish supportive and constructive relationships with pupils, parents and carers.
• Support the use of ICT in learning activities.
• Assist with personal care requirements where necessary and contribute to the safeguarding and wellbeing of all pupils.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).
• Hold Level 2 or equivalent qualifications in English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy.
• Have sustained and demonstrable experience delivering phonics support, with a strong understanding of early reading development and phonics schemes used within primary schools.
• Have experience supporting children within an EYFS or Reception setting.
• Have a good understanding of the EYFS Framework and child development.
• Be confident supporting pupils with a range of learning needs and abilities.
• Be committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people.
• Provide details of the latest two references, covering the last five years' work history.
• Possess a current DBS certificate on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one as part of the registration process.
• Be willing to complete a face-to-face registration and satisfy all relevant compliance checks.

Why Work with Rotherwood Education?

• Competitive daily pay rates.
• Friendly and experienced education recruitment specialists.
• Ongoing support throughout your placement.
• Opportunities to progress into long-term or permanent roles.
• Streamlined and efficient registration process.

If you're an experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistant with a strong background in phonics and early years education, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Megan at Rotherwood Education for more information.

This post is being advertised on behalf of Rotherwood Education, who are acting as an employment agency. All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS and references, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).