Primary Teaching Assistant

Empowering Learning; Denton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant primary school in Tameside is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support Key Stage 1 and 2 pupils in a long-term, full-time role. The ideal candidate will manage behaviour, promote social skills, and provide tailored support to enhance learning outcomes.

Benefits

Access to CPD training opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with children aged 5-11.
• Strong understanding of children's individual learning and behavioural needs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
• Promote positive peer relationships and social skills.
• Deliver group interventions and provide 1:1 support.

Skills

Communication

Behaviour Management

Job description

Teaching Assistant (KS1 & KS2) - Manchester
Empowering Learning

We are proud to be recruiting on behalf of a vibrant and well-regarded primary school in Tameside, seeking a dedicated and experienced Teaching Assistant to support pupils across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 in a long-term, full-time role.

About the Role

This rewarding position involves working closely with the class teacher to ensure pupils remain focused and engaged in their learning. You'll play a key role in promoting positive peer relationships and social skills, delivering group interventions, and providing 1:1 support when needed.

We're looking for someone who is confident managing behaviour, has a calm and professional manner, and can effectively support pupil progress through regular feedback to the class teacher.

Key Details

• Location: Manchester

• Start Date: ASAP

• Hours: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

• Pay: Competitive daily rate

• Additional Benefits: Access to CPD training opportunities

Requirements

• Proven experience working with children aged 5-11

• Strong understanding of children's individual learning and behavioural needs

• Committed to full-time, long-term work for consistency

• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)

• Confident working collaboratively with teaching staff

• An enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply for one)

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