Part-Time Teaching Assistant - Flexible School-Based Work

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

Part-Time Teaching Assistant - Flexible School-Based Work

Manchester & Surrounding Areas | Part-Time Opportunities | Aspire People

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

These roles are ideal for candidates who want to work in education but cannot commit to a full-time timetable. Whether you are looking for a few days per week, shorter working hours or a role that fits around other commitments, we can discuss opportunities based on your availability and experience.

Assignments may involve general classroom support, small-group activities, individual pupil support or helping children with additional learning needs.

The Role:

• 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 relevant observations to teachers and other staff
• Following safeguarding procedures and school policies

The Ideal Candidate:

• Has recent UK-based school experience within the last two years
• Has experience supporting primary-aged children in a school environment
• Is reliable, patient and confident working as part of a team
• Can communicate effectively with pupils and teaching staff
• Is willing to support different activities depending on the placement
• Can provide clear availability and commit reliably to agreed working hours
• Understands the importance of safeguarding and inclusive education

Experience supporting SEND, phonics, early learning or small-group interventions would be advantageous.

Why Work with Aspire People?

• Opportunities to find work that fits around your availability
• Part-time and flexible placements, subject to school requirements
• Daily supply and longer-term opportunities