Secondary Teaching Assistant

Milk Education; Manchester; On-site; GBP 17,189 - 22,555; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Milk Academy CPD

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking a dedicated Secondary Teaching Assistant for a North Manchester secondary school. The role begins in September, supporting students across all subjects and helping create a positive learning environment.

You will work with teachers to deliver engaging lessons, support individuals and small groups, and promote confidence and independence. The position offers CPD through Milk Academy and ongoing consultant support.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in school, childcare, tutoring, coaching or similar setting (desirable).
• Passion for supporting learners’ development and progress.
• Positive, reliable and enthusiastic approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Proactive, flexible and eager to learn.
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities or willingness to undertake training.
• Qualification or degree is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons across all secondary subjects.
• Work with individual students and small groups to reinforce learning and progress.
• Encourage participation, confidence and independence in the classroom.
• Assist with preparation of learning resources and activities.
• Provide extra guidance to students who need it.
• Help promote positive behaviour in line with school policies.
• Build positive relationships with students, staff and parents/carers.
• Maintain safeguarding standards and support student wellbeing.

Skills

Experience with young people

Excellent communication

Team player

Safeguarding knowledge

Willingness to learn

Education

Relevant qualification or degree

Job description

Secondary Teaching Assistant – Secondary School in North Manchester

Milk Education is currently recruiting an enthusiastic and dedicated Secondary Teaching Assistant to join a friendly and inclusive Secondary School in North Manchester. This opportunity is available from September and is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting students across all secondary subjects.

Whether you’re an experienced Teaching Assistant, a graduate considering a career in teaching, or someone with transferable experience working with young people, this is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience while making a positive impact on students’ learning and development.

Working alongside teachers across a range of subject departments, you’ll help create a positive and engaging learning environment where every student can reach their full potential.

Your Role

As a Secondary Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support teachers in delivering engaging and creative lessons across all secondary subjects
• Work with individual students and small groups to reinforce learning and boost progress
• Encourage student participation, confidence and independence within the classroom
• Assist with the preparation of learning resources and classroom activities
• Provide additional support for students who require extra guidance with their learning
• Help promote positive behaviour in line with the school’s policies
• Build positive relationships with students, staff and parents/carers
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding and support student wellbeing

We’re Looking For Someone Who:

• Has experience working with young people in a school, childcare, tutoring, coaching or similar setting (desirable)
• Has a genuine passion for supporting young people’s learning and development
• Is positive, reliable and enthusiastic
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Can work effectively as part of a team
• Is proactive, flexible and willing to learn
• Has an understanding of safeguarding responsibilities, or is willing to undertake training
• Holds a relevant qualification or degree (desirable but not essential)

What’s in It for You?

• Competitive daily rates of pay (£107.71 per day minimum)
• A rewarding role within a welcoming and supportive secondary school
• Access to ongoing CPD and training through Milk Academy
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Valuable classroom experience for those considering a career in teaching or education
• Wellbeing resources and community support initiatives

This role is paid within the advertised pay scale. Your starting rate will be determined by your qualifications, relevant experience, and the requirements of the assignment.

Why Choose Milk Education?

We’re bottled differently here at Milk, with national coverage and offices in your local area. We take a whole-school approach to staffing, culture and school impact, connecting educators with schools that value consistency, wellbeing and community.

With Priority Partnerships, enrichment programmes, CPD and our Unbottled and Make Life Kind initiatives, we’re rethinking what a recruitment agency can be.

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are proudly APSCo Compliance+ accredited, reflecting our dedication to the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to thorough compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and APSCo guidelines.

Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website.

Please note that Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.