Flexible Part-Time Teaching Assistant for Primary Classrooms

Aspire People; Middleton; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting reliable and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants for part-time opportunities across primary schools in Manchester and the surrounding areas.

These roles fit around other commitments and involve general classroom support, small-group work, and helping pupils with reading, writing and maths while upholding safeguarding policies. Assignments may include supporting children with SEND and adapting activities to individual needs.

Qualifications

• Recent UK school experience within the last two years.
• Experience supporting primary-aged children in a school environment.
• Reliable, patient and confident working as part of a team.
• Clear communication with pupils and teaching staff.
• Ability to support different activities depending on placement.
• Provides clear availability and commits reliably to hours.
• Understands safeguarding and inclusive education.
• Experience supporting SEND, phonics or small-group interventions is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supporting teachers with classroom learning and daily activities
• Working with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning
• Helping pupils access differentiated activities and classroom resources
• Supporting reading, writing, Maths and other age-appropriate learning
• Encouraging positive behaviour, engagement and independence
• Assisting pupils with SEND where required by the placement
• Helping children follow classroom routines and transition between activities
• Preparing resources and supporting the organisation of the classroom
• Communicating observations to teachers and other staff
• Following safeguarding procedures and school policies

Skills

Reliable

Patient

Team player

Effective communication

Job description

Aspire People are recruiting reliable and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants for part-time opportunities across primary schools in Manchester and the surrounding areas.

These roles fit around other commitments and involve general classroom support, small-group work, and helping pupils with reading, writing and maths while upholding safeguarding policies. Assignments may include supporting children with SEND and adapting activities to individual needs.