Primary PPA Cover Teaching Assistant - Flexible Hours

Aspire People; Brighton; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time and part-time opportunities

Daily supply and longer-term Placings

Competitive daily pay rates

Dedicated consultant support

Opportunities across primary schools

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting adaptable Teaching Assistants to support primary schools in Manchester and surrounding areas. You will move between year groups during PPA cover, helping pupils stay engaged and supported while teachers are planning.

The role suits TAs who enjoy variety, work well with others, and can adapt quickly to different classrooms. DBS checks and safeguarding compliance are required.

Qualifications

• Recent experience as a TA in a UK primary school.
• Ability to support EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
• Strong communication and behaviour management.
• Organised, reliable and shows initiative.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support across different year groups.
• Assist with learning activities during PPA cover sessions.
• Support pupils with Maths, English and wider curriculum tasks.
• Help deliver prepared activities and instructions from teaching staff.
• Provide additional support to pupils needing help accessing learning.
• Support classroom routines and positive behaviour.
• Adapt to different teaching styles and classroom environments.
• Work alongside teachers and other support staff.
• Help maintain continuity of learning throughout the school day.

Skills

Experience as TA

UK primary school experience

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Organisational skills

Initiative

Job description

Aspire People is recruiting adaptable Teaching Assistants to support primary schools in Manchester and surrounding areas. You will move between year groups during PPA cover, helping pupils stay engaged and supported while teachers are planning.

The role suits TAs who enjoy variety, work well with others, and can adapt quickly to different classrooms. DBS checks and safeguarding compliance are required.