Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Cheadle Hulme; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time hours

Long-term placements and progression

Free training CPD

Weekly pay

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to support students aged 16-19 at a college south Manchester, starting September 2026.

You will work with teachers to provide classroom support, assist students with additional learning needs, and help maintain a positive learning environment. Recent graduates with strong communication and a proactive approach are encouraged to apply; training and CPD are provided. Term-time pattern and weekly pay offered.

Qualifications

• Recent graduates from any degree background.
• Experience working with children or in an educational setting is desirable.
• Confident communicators with a calm and reliable approach.
• Willing to learn and work collaboratively within a school team.
• Experience with young people through coaching, tutoring, mentoring or clubs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in lessons, one-to-one or in small groups.
• Assist teachers with classroom routines and lesson preparation.
• Help pupils stay focused, engaged and on track.
• Support students with additional learning needs.
• Follow safeguarding and school policies.

Skills

Recent graduates

Excellent communication

Collaborative

Education

Any degree background

Job description

Teaching Assistant – College

A college based in south Manchester is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to support students aged 16-19 in both academic and pastoral settings. This role is to start in September 2026 at the beginning of the next academic year. The role involves working closely with teachers to provide classroom support, assisting students with additional learning needs, and helping to create a positive and inclusive learning environment. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, a proactive approach, and a passion for supporting young people to achieve their academic and personal goals. Previous experience working with young people in an educational setting is desirable.

The college we are recruiting for is based in Hulme, south Manchester. It provides a supportive environment where new starters can develop confidence and skills while working alongside experienced teachers and pastoral staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils in lessons, either one-to-one or in small groups
• Assisting teachers with classroom routines and lesson preparation
• Helping pupils stay focused, engaged and on track
• Providing support to students with additional learning needs
• Always following safeguarding and school policies

Who We’re Looking For

• Recent graduates from any degree background
• Individuals interested in education and teaching – with some experience working with children / in an educational setting
• Confident communicators with a calm and reliable approach
• People who are willing to learn and work collaboratively within a school team
• Any experience with young people (coaching, tutoring, mentoring, clubs, etc)

Perks of Working with Teaching Personnel

• Term-time, school-hours working pattern
• Opportunities for long-term placements and progression
• Access to free training courses and CPD through Teaching Personnel
• Weekly pay
• Experience that is highly valued by teacher training providers and education employers

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.
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