KS2 Teaching Assistant - Moston, Manchester

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full-time role

Sept 2026 start

Consultant support

CPD access

PAYE — no umbrella fees

Weekly pay

Work across GM schools

Job summary

Educate GM LTD is seeking a KS2 Teaching Assistant to support a Year 3-6 class in Moston, Manchester from September 2026. This full-time, long-term role offers dedicated consultant support and access to CPD opportunities, with weekly pay.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience as a Teaching Assistant or similar classroom support role, and may have SEN/SEMH experience. A Level 3 TA qualification is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant or in a similar classroom support role.
• Experience supporting pupils with additional needs (SEN/SEMH) is advantageous but not essential.
• A 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 who need extra help with their learning.
• Help pupils access the curriculum and participate fully in lessons.
• Support pupils' confidence, independence and social skills.
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement.
• Prepare learning resources and materials under the teacher's direction.
• Support pupils' emotional and social development.
• Help create a positive, inclusive, and nurturing classroom environment.
• Monitor pupil progress and feed back to the class teacher.

Skills

Teaching Assistant

Classroom support

1:1 support

Behaviour support

Lesson delivery

Education

Level 3 teaching assistant qualification

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

• 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

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.

Educate GM is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

We look forward to working with you