Primary Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education Recruitment; Denton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency is seeking Primary Teaching Assistants for schools across Tameside starting in January 2026. This full-time role involves providing support for children with additional learning needs and encouraging their engagement and confidence in the classroom. Candidates with TA or SEN experience, alongside backgrounds in childcare or youth support, are preferred. The position offers competitive pay rates of £90-£100 per day based on experience and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay

Ongoing CPD and professional support

Opportunities to grow within a rewarding sector

Qualifications

• Previous TA or SEN experience is required.
• Background in care, childcare, or youth support is preferred.
• Candidates must have a positive, proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for children with additional learning needs.
• Support small group interventions in literacy and numeracy.
• Work closely with class teachers and SENCOs.

Skills

1:1 support for children

literacy and numeracy interventions

working closely with teachers

engagement and confidence building

Job description

Overview

Primary Teaching Assistants – Tameside Job Title: Primary Schools across Tameside State Date: Starting January 2026 Details: Full-time – Day-to-Day & Long-Term Roles Pay Rate: £90–£100 per day (depending on experience)

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 support for children with additional learning needs
• Supporting small group interventions in literacy, numeracy and social skills
• Working closely with class teachers and SENCOs
• Encouraging engagement, independence and confidence in the classroom

Qualifications

• Previous TA or SEN experience
• Backgrounds in care, childcare or youth support
• A positive, proactive and patient approach

What Axcis offers

• Competitive daily pay and consistent work
• Ongoing CPD and professional support
• Opportunities to grow within a rewarding sector

Additional Information

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines. If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions. You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role. Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

Contact Details

Contact: Ben Smith
Telephone: [phone] | Ext:5003