KS2 Teaching Assistant – Moston, Manchester

Educate GM LTD; Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full-time

September 2026 start

CPD & development opportunities

PAYE — no umbrella fees

Weekly pay

Job summary

Educate GM in Moston, Manchester, is seeking a KS2 Teaching Assistant to support a primary class from September 2026. This full-time, long-term role offers a stable placement and dedicated consultant support.

You will work closely with the class teacher to deliver lessons, provide 1:1 and small-group support, prepare learning resources, and help pupils access the curriculum in a positive, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a primary school setting is preferred.
• SEN/SEMH experience welcomed but not essential.
• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher with day-to-day classroom management and lesson delivery.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils needing extra help.
• Help pupils access the curriculum and participate in lessons.
• Support pupils' confidence, independence and social skills.
• Assist with preparing learning resources under the teacher's direction.
• Monitor pupil progress and feed back to the class teacher.
• Foster a positive, inclusive and nurturing classroom environment.

Skills

Classroom support

1:1 support

Small-group facilitation

Behaviour management

Resource preparation

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Job description

KS2 Teaching Assistant – Moston, Manchester

Full-Time | September 2026 Start | Long-Term Opportunity

Educate GM is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in the heart of Moston, Manchester, supporting a KS2 classroom from September 2026.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, or someone with relevant experience supporting pupils in a primary school setting.

The Role

As a KS2 Teaching Assistant, you'll work closely with the class teacher to support pupils' learning, development, and wellbeing across the school day. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the class teacher with day-to-day classroom management and lesson delivery
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils who need extra help with their learning
• Helping pupils access the curriculum and participate fully in lessons
• Supporting pupils' confidence, independence, and social skills
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement
• Preparing learning resources and materials under the teacher's direction
• Supporting pupils' emotional and social development
• Helping create a positive, inclusive, and nurturing classroom environment
• Monitoring pupil progress and feeding back to the class teacher

The Ideal Candidate

The school is looking for someone patient, reliable, and enthusiastic, with a genuine passion for helping children thrive in the classroom.

Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or in a similar classroom support role is desirable, and experience supporting pupils with additional needs (such as SEN, communication difficulties, or SEMH) would be an advantage but is not essential. A Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable.

What Educate GM Offers

• Competitive rates of pay
• Full-time, long-term opportunity
• September 2026 start
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Access to CPD and professional development opportunities
• PAYE — no umbrella company fees
• Paid weekly, every Monday, before 5:30pm
• Opportunities to work across a wide range of schools in Greater Manchester

If you're passionate about supporting children in the classroom and want to make a genuine difference in a school environment, we'd love to hear from you.

For this role, you must:

• Have experience working with primary-age children (SEND experience desirable, not essential)
• Be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS Disclosure
• Be subject to Overseas Police Clearance, if applicable
• Provide two satisfactory professional references
• Provide a CV covering the last 10 years of employment history where possible, with any gaps explained
• Have the legal right to work in the UK

Educate GM is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines.

Educate GM is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy, available on our website. Educate GM is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

We look forward to working with you