Job Description:

Teaching Assistant

Location: South Manchester

 Pay: £94 to £100 per day

 Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant who is passionate about helping young people succeed?

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a confident and committed Teaching Assistant for full-time work in a secondary school in South Manchester. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure consistent work, become part of a supportive school community and make a genuine difference to students throughout the academic year.

You will work with pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4, providing classroom, small-group and one-to-one support. The role may involve supporting students with SEND, SEMH needs or barriers to learning, so patience, resilience and strong relationship-building skills will be essential.

What will you be doing?

• Support students during lessons and help them remain engaged with their learning
• Provide one-to-one and small-group interventions
• Assist pupils with SEND, SEMH or additional learning needs
• Help teachers create an inclusive and positive classroom environment
• Build professional and supportive relationships with students
• Encourage pupils to develop their confidence, independence and academic skills
• Promote positive behaviour in line with the school’s policies
• Work closely with teachers, pastoral staff and the wider SEND team

This position would suit someone who:

• Has previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant
• Has worked with secondary-aged pupils or young people
• Is confident supporting students with a range of needs
• Can remain calm, patient and professional in challenging situations
• Is reliable and available for full-time work
• Is passionate about improving outcomes for young people
• Can work effectively as part of a busy school team

Why work through Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive pay
• Consistent, full-time work in South Manchester
• Weekly pay through PAYE
• No umbrella company deductions
• Support from a dedicated local education consultant
• Access to CPD courses and professional development
• Opportunities to progress into long-term and permanent school roles
• A simple digital platform for managing your availability and assignments

If you are an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role in South Manchester, we would love to hear from you.

Click Apply Now and upload your latest CV. A member of our Manchester Secondary team will contact suitable applicants to discuss the role, your experience and the next steps.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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