Job Description:

Teaching Assistant - Primary

📍 Manchester
📅 Start: Immediately
💷 £90 – £120 per day
⏰ 8:15am – 3:30pm | Term Time Only

About the Opportunity

Astro Education are working in partnership with several warm and welcoming primary schools across Manchester looking for Teaching Assistants to join primary school teams immediately.

These Teaching Assistant roles are ongoing, flexible, part-time or full-time positions, starting immediately, supporting children in primary settings.

Our partner schools are committed to creating inclusive, engaging learning environments, and are looking for individuals who are passionate about supporting pupils to reach their full potential.

The Role

Working as part of a school team, responsibilities may include:

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and effective lessons
• Work with pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups to support learning
• Assist with the preparation and organisation of classroom resources
• Help maintain a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment
• Support pupils with varying abilities, including those with additional needs
• Encourage pupil engagement, confidence and independence
• Assist with classroom management and behaviour support
• Support the delivery of phonics, reading, writing and maths activities
• Observe and report on pupil progress and development
• Contribute to the overall wellbeing and safeguarding of pupils
• Work collaboratively with teachers, TAs and wider school staff
• Support with playtime, lunchtime or transitions where required

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for Teaching Assistants who are:

• Passionate about supporting children’s learning, development and wellbeing
• Patient, caring and able to build positive relationships with pupils
•  Confident supporting pupils 1:1, in small groups and within the classroom
• Able to work collaboratively as part of a team, while also using initiative
• Flexible, adaptable and willing to support across different year groups
• Strong communicators with both pupils and staff
• Committed to maintaining a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment

About Astro Education

At Astro Education, our mission is to connect great schools with great people.  We believe in ethical recruitment, transparency and long-term relationships with schools and educators.

We work closely with schools across Manchester to ensure the right people are placed in the right environments where they can thrive.

What You’ll Get With Astro Education

• £90 – £120 per day depending on experience
• Weekly pay
• Support from an experienced education team
• Transparent and ethical recruitment practices
• Opportunities for further roles across our partner schools

Interested?

If you are a Teaching Assistant or aspiring Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you