Primary Student Teacher

Aspire People; Middleton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work around studies

Immediate opportunities

Access to Manchester schools

Daily, part-time and longer-term roles

Consultant support

Job summary

Aspire People are seeking student teachers, trainee teachers and education students who want paid school experience in Manchester across primary schools. If you’re training, studying an education course or working towards QTS, this is a great way to gain classroom experience while earning alongside your studies.

We’ll align opportunities with your availability—from daily short-term roles to longer-term placements—across local schools.

Qualifications

• Currently studying towards teaching/QTS or an education-related course.
• Previous experience working with children is beneficial.
• Reliable and professional approach with safeguarding commitment.
• Availability to work around your studies.

Responsibilities

• Teaching Assistant work across primary settings.
• 1:1 pupil support and small-group interventions.
• Reading and phonics support and classroom assistance.
• PPA and intervention support where appropriate.

Skills

Strong communication

Reliable

Professional approach

Genuine passion for education

Education

Education qualification in progress

QTS pathway

Job description

Student Teacher / Education Student - Paid School Work

Manchester | Flexible Opportunities | Aspire People

Still studying but want to gain more experience working in schools?

Aspire People are looking for student teachers, trainee teachers and education students who want to gain paid school experience alongside their studies.

With the new academic year now underway, we’re working with primary schools across Manchester who need additional support staff.

If you’re currently completing your teacher training, studying an education-related course or working towards QTS, this can be a great way to build your classroom experience outside of your formal placements while earning alongside your studies.

We’ll work with you to understand your availability and look for opportunities that fit around your course and other commitments.

Opportunities Could Include:

• Teaching Assistant work
• Learning Support Assistant positions
• 1:1 pupil support
• Small-group interventions
• Reading and phonics support
• Classroom assistance
• PPA and intervention support
• HLTA-style responsibilities where appropriate
• Daily, short-term and part-time work

Why Consider School Work Alongside Your Studies?

• Gain additional classroom experience
• Build confidence outside your teaching placements
• Experience different primary schools
• Develop behaviour and classroom management skills
• Gain further SEND experience
• See different teaching approaches and school environments
• Earn money around your studies
• Build relationships with schools ahead of qualifying

We’re Looking For:

• Students currently studying towards teaching/QTS or a related education qualification
• Previous experience working with children
• Strong communication skills
• Reliable and professional approach
• Genuine passion for education
• Commitment to safeguarding
• Availability that can work alongside your studies

Why Aspire People?

• Flexible work around your studies
• Immediate opportunities
• Access to schools across Manchester
• Daily, part-time and longer-term positions
• Valuable experience for your future teaching career
• Potential to build relationships with schools before qualifying
• Dedicated consultant support

You don’t have to wait until you’ve gained QTS to start building your experience.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.