Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Chadderton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. are recruiting Teaching Assistants to support students across secondary schools in Middleton and North Manchester. You will provide in-class support, assist teachers and help create an inclusive, safe learning environment.

Ideal candidates will have experience with children or young people, strong communication skills, and a patient, adaptable approach. A rewarding role offering diverse placements and professional development within education.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people is advantageous.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A patient, resilient, and supportive approach.
• The ability to adapt to different school settings and student needs.
• A genuine desire to support young people in their education.

Responsibilities

• Providing in-class support to students across a range of subjects.
• Working alongside teachers to enhance learning and engagement.
• Supporting pupils who require additional academic or pastoral assistance.
• Encouraging confidence, independence, and positive attitudes to learning.
• Helping to maintain a safe, inclusive, and productive classroom environment.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Relationship-building

Patient and resilient

Adaptability across schools

Supportive attitude

Job description

We are currently recruiting Teaching Assistants to work across a range of secondary schools in Middleton and North Manchester. Schools are seeking positive, motivated individuals who can provide valuable support to students and help create an environment where every learner can thrive.

About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you'll be an important part of the school team, helping students overcome challenges and achieve their potential. Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing in-class support to students across a range of subjects.


• Working alongside teachers to enhance learning and engagement.


• Supporting pupils who require additional academic or pastoral assistance.


• Encouraging confidence, independence, and positive attitudes to learning.


• Helping to maintain a safe, inclusive, and productive classroom environment.

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with children or young people is advantageous.


• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.


• A patient, resilient, and supportive approach.


• The ability to adapt to different school settings and student needs.


• A genuine desire to support young people in their education.

What You'll Gain

Opportunities to work in a variety of local secondary schools
Flexible assignments to suit your schedule and preferences
Competitive rates of pay
Valuable classroom experience and professional development
Ongoing support from an experienced education recruitment team
Potential routes into teaching and wider education careers

This position would suit Teaching Assistants, graduates, youth workers, sports coaches, mentors, support workers, or anyone with experience working with young people who is looking for a rewarding role within education.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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