Level 3 Teaching Assistant – Primary Schools (Rochdale & Oldham) Start Date: ASAP or January 2026 Contract: Full-time, long-term Pay: £100.00 - £140 PAYE Axcis Education is seeking a dedicated Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our partner primary schools in Rochdale and Oldham. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and compassionate individual who is passionate about supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Working in partnership with the Class Teacher and fellow Teaching Assistants, the successful candidate will: • Support learners in small groups and provide 1:1 support where needed • On occasions, deliver whole class cover, delivering lessons to a small class of learners with SEMH needs • Help create a nurturing and positive learning environment that encourages pupil engagement and emotional wellbeing • Contribute to the development and implementation of individual learning plans and behaviour support strategies Requirements: • Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent) • Experience supporting children with SEMH or additional learning needs • A patient, caring and resilient attitude • Strong communication and teamwork skills If you are passionate about supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs in a nurturing environment, we would be excited to hear from you.<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Ben Smith on 0161 529 9200 | Ext:5003.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Ben Smith&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0161 529 9200 | Ext:5003</strong></strong>