Key Stage 2 - Teaching Assistant - Full Time

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant Primary School in Manchester. This role offers the chance to work in an OFSTED graded 'OUTSTANDING' school, where you will support students in their learning journey. Ideal candidates will possess a Teaching Assistant qualification and have experience in a school environment. You will be responsible for leading groups, assisting in reading and writing sessions, and managing classroom behavior. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of young learners while enjoying a supportive and dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Teaching Assistant qualification or higher is required.
• 12 weeks+ experience working with children in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Cover classes in the absence of a teacher and lead interventions.
• Assist with reading and writing sessions in a KS2 setting.

Skills

Behavioural Management Skills

Confidence in Leading Groups

Reading and Writing Assistance

Education

Teaching Assistant Qualification

Equivalent Qualification

Job description

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Key Stage 2 - Teaching Assistant - Full Time, Manchester

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Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

21.03.2025

Expiry Date:

05.05.2025

Job Description:

Prospero Teaching are currently recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to find their next role, and work in a Primary School setting in an OFSTED graded ‘OUTSTANDING’ school in the Openshaw area.

A successful applicant will have a Teaching Assistant qualification or higher and will have 12 weeks+ of experience working with children in a school setting. You will be expected to cover class in the absence of a teacher, small group, and large group interventions in a KS2 setting. Safeguarding training is preferred but not required as some training is provided.

Prospero Teaching provide staff to schools, colleges, and nurseries across the Oldham area, including SEN schools. We are currently looking to fill a Teaching Assistant role in Oldham. The strongest applicant will have confidence in leading a group of children in absence of their teacher, reading, and writing sessions and will have good behavioural management skills.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

• Location – Openshaw
• Position – Teaching Assistant
• Type of work – Long Term
• Duration / Likely Duration – ongoing
• End date (if applicable) – End of the academic year – onwards
• Contract type – Ongoing
• Minimum rate of pay – Minimum of £95 per day.
• Hours – 8:30 am – 3:30pm

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Teaching Assistant qualification or higher/equivalent.
• Previous experience working in a UK school.
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year (desirable however not essential as some training is provided).

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK.
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application.
• Provide two professional child related references.