Year 3 Teaching Assistant

Contract job recruited via Veritas (London, UK)
Job Reference ks2TA-DDELLD_1777280936
Closing date May 27, 2026
Location Lancaster, United Kingdom
Status Contract
Contact Roscoe Price Moor
+64 273124286
rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

Year 3 Teaching Assistant

Location: Lancaster Hours: Monday-Friday, 09:00-15:00 Contract: Term-time Start Date: Immediate start, continuing into the next academic year

Advertised by: Sarah Maclachlan, Veritas Education

About the Role

Veritas Education is currently recruiting a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support a Year 3 class at a friendly and supportive primary school in Lancaster. This is a long-term opportunity, starting immediately and continuing into the next academic year, for someone passionate about supporting children's learning and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

  • Working with small groups of pupils to support learning across the curriculum
  • Providing behaviour management support in line with school policies
  • Supporting phonics sessions and early literacy development
  • Delivering targeted interventions to help pupils make progress
  • Providing one-to-one support where required, including pupils with additional needs
  • Supporting the class teacher with classroom activities and preparation

    • The Ideal Candidate

  • Experience working with children in a primary school setting (Year 3 / KS2 desirable)
  • Confidence in supporting behaviour management positively and consistently
  • Knowledge or experience of phonics and intervention programmes
  • Patient, caring, and able to build strong relationships with pupils
  • Reliable and able to commit to 09:00-15:00, Monday to Friday

    • Why Work with Veritas Education?

  • Competitive rates of pay, paid at TA2 grade
  • Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
  • Long-term placement with continuity into the next academic year
  • Access to professional development and training opportunities

    • Safeguarding

    Veritas Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.

    How to Apply

    For more information or to apply, please contact:

    Sarah Maclachlan - Veritas Education - Preston

    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 interview

    • Veritas 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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