Classroom Support Assistant

Emerald Teaching; Manchester; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Competitive daily rates

Placements across Greater Manchester

Friendly consultant team

Job summary

Emerald Teaching is seeking enthusiastic and reliable individuals to support children and young people in educational settings within Greater Manchester. You will provide one-to-one and small-group support, assist teachers, and help create a safe, inclusive learning environment that promotes academic and social development.

We value a positive, proactive, and patient approach, with flexible working options and competitive daily rates.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or young people is beneficial.
• Experience within schools, nurseries, care, youth work, sports coaching, or other support-based roles is advantageous.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A positive, proactive, and patient approach.
• An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to students
• Assist teachers with the delivery of engaging classroom activities
• Help create a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment
• Support students with their academic, emotional, and social development
• Encourage positive behaviour, participation, and engagement
• Adapt confidently to different school environments, age groups, and individual needs

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Patience

Job description

We are looking for enthusiastic, compassionate, and reliable individuals who are passionate about supporting children and young people and making a positive impact within educational settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to students
• Assist teachers with the delivery of engaging classroom activities
• Help create a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment
• Support students with their academic, emotional, and social development
• Encourage positive behaviour, participation, and engagement
• Adapt confidently to different school environments, age groups, and individual needs

Requirements

• Previous experience working with children or young people is beneficial
• Experience within schools, nurseries, care, youth work, sports coaching, or other support-based roles is advantageous
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A positive, proactive, and patient approach
• An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
• Right to work in the UK

Why Work with Emerald Teaching?

• Flexible working opportunities to suit your availability
• Competitive daily rates of pay
• Day-to-day, short-term, and long-term placements available
• Friendly and supportive consultant team
• Opportunities to work across a variety of schools throughout Greater Manchester

Safeguarding

Emerald Teaching is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to Enhanced DBS and reference checks in line with safer recruitment practices.