Primary Teaching Assistant - Manchester

Premier Education Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Education is recruiting enthusiastic Primary Teaching Assistants for long-term roles in Manchester, covering Ardwick, Longsight and Levenshulme. The role involves one-to-one and small-group interventions, supporting phonics, reading, writing and maths, and aligning with classroom learning.

Roles are full-time, 8.30am–3.30pm, with long-term, ongoing opportunities and DBS/safeguarding in line with KCSIE guidance. Sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Experience working with primary-aged children
• Ability to follow intervention plans and provide feedback
• Patience, encouragement and ability to build relationships

Responsibilities

• Delivering one-to-one and small-group interventions
• Supporting pupils with phonics, reading, writing and mathematics
• Using teacher-prepared plans and resources to deliver structured activities
• Helping pupils revisit learning and overcome specific barriers
• Monitoring pupils' participation, understanding and progress
• Recording intervention outcomes and providing feedback to the class teacher
• Supporting learning within the classroom when interventions are not taking place
• Following safeguarding, behaviour and school policies

Job description

Primary Teaching Assistant - Manchester

£92.56 - £115 per day (depending on experience) | PAYE only

Full-time | 8.30am-3.30pm | Long-term and ongoing opportunities

Premier Education is recruiting enthusiastic Primary Teaching Assistants for long-term roles in schools along Manchester's A6 corridor, including Ardwick, Longsight and Levenshulme.

These locations are ideal for commuters, with frequent bus services along Stockport Road, nearby rail connections and straightforward access from Manchester city centre, Stockport and surrounding South Manchester areas.

The roles are particularly suited to teaching assistants who enjoy delivering focused one-to-one and small-group interventions and helping primary-aged children make measurable progress.

About the schools

We work with welcoming primary schools that are committed to providing children with an inclusive, engaging and supportive education.

The schools support pupils across the primary age range, from Early Years through to Year 6. Staff work collaboratively to identify gaps in learning, build children's confidence and ensure that pupils receive the targeted support they need.

You may work with children who require additional help with:

• Phonics and early reading
• Reading fluency and comprehension
• Writing, spelling and grammar
• Early number skills and mathematics
• Speech, language and communication
• Concentration and classroom engagement
• Confidence, independence and social skills
• Special educational needs and disabilities

The role

As a Primary Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher and wider support team to deliver targeted interventions and reinforce classroom learning.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Delivering one-to-one and small-group interventions
• Supporting pupils with phonics, reading, writing and mathematics
• Using teacher-prepared plans and resources to deliver structured activities
• Helping pupils revisit learning and overcome specific barriers
• Supporting children with SEND or additional learning needs
• Encouraging positive learning habits, confidence and independence
• Monitoring pupils' participation, understanding and progress
• Recording intervention outcomes and providing feedback to the class teacher
• Supporting learning within the classroom when interventions are not taking place
• Helping pupils manage routines, transitions and social situations
• Creating a positive, inclusive and encouraging learning environment
• Following safeguarding, behaviour and school policies

Requirements

We would like to hear from candidates who:

• Have experience working with primary-aged children
• Have supported learning in a school or similar educational setting
• Are confident delivering one-to-one and small-group activities
• Have a good understanding of the primary curriculum
• Can support children with literacy and numeracy
• Are patient, encouraging and able to build positive relationships
• Can follow intervention plans and provide clear feedback
• Work well with teachers, SENCOs and other support staff
• Are reliable and available full-time from 8.30am until 3.30pm
• Can commit to a long-term, ongoing role
• Experience delivering phonics, reading, mathematics or SEND interventions would be particularly beneficial.
• A relevant Teaching Assistant or childcare qualification is desirable but not essential for applicants with suitable school-based experience.

The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and safer recruitment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for these roles.

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