General Teaching Assistant - Primary School

Aspire People; Boothstown; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People are seeking experienced General Teaching Assistants for November 2026 across Manchester and surrounding areas, with daily supply and longer-term placements within primary schools after the October half-term break.

Applicants should have recent UK school experience, adaptability, and be able to support reading, writing and Maths, as well as behaviour management and SEND support where required. Flexibility, dependability and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Recent UK-based school experience within the last two years.
• Experience as a Teaching Assistant or in a comparable school support role.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexible, dependable and professional approach.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers with daily classroom activities.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group learning support.
• Assist with reading, writing, Maths and other curriculum activities.
• Help maintain positive behaviour and classroom routines.
• Support pupils with SEND where required.
• Prepare resources and assist with classroom organisation.
• Encourage pupil confidence, participation and independence.

Skills

UK school experience

Teaching Assistant experience

Reading/writing/maths support

Classroom behaviour management

SEND support

Job description

General Teaching Assistant - November School Support

Manchester & Surrounding Areas November 2026 Onwards Daily Supply & Long-Term Roles Aspire People

Following the October half-term break, Aspire People are looking to connect experienced Teaching Assistants with upcoming primary school support opportunities across Manchester.

We are keen to hear from adaptable candidates who have recent UK school experience and are available for daily supply, part-time work or longer-term placements during the remainder of the autumn term and beyond.

The Role:

• Supporting teachers with daily classroom activities
• Providing 1:1 and small-group learning support
• Assisting with reading, writing, Maths and other curriculum activities
• Helping maintain positive behaviour and classroom routines
• Supporting pupils with SEND where required
• Preparing resources and assisting with classroom organisation
• Encouraging pupil confidence, participation and independence

Essential Requirements:

• Relevant UK-based school experience within the last two years
• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant or in a comparable school support role
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A flexible, dependable and professional approach
• A commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education

Candidates with experience across EYFS, KS1, KS2 or SEND support are encouraged to apply.

We will discuss your experience, availability and preferred working pattern to identify suitable opportunities. Specific roles and start dates will depend on school requirements.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.