Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Hazel Grove; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency is seeking an experienced L2 Teaching Assistant to provide support in a primary school in Hazel Grove. The candidate will work closely with individuals and small groups, reinforcing educational activities while promoting positive behavior and a supportive environment. A Level 2 or 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification is essential, alongside effective communication skills and a solid understanding of safeguarding policies. This temporary role offers a salary of £85-100 per day.

Benefits

Weekly Pay

CPD Training Opportunities

Professional Support from Team

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in an educational setting is essential.
• Grade 4/C English and Maths is required.
• A good understanding of special educational needs (SEND) and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering lessons.
• Work with individuals or small groups to reinforce learning.
• Assist with assessment, observation, and record-keeping.
• Create a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Understanding of safeguarding policies

Patience and empathy

Behaviour management

Education

Level 2 or 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning

Job description

L2 KS1/2 Teaching Assistant

Position: L2 Teaching Assistant

Location: Stockport, SK2

Contract Type: Temporary, Full-time

Pay Rate: £85 - 100 per day

Overview

One of our partner schools are looking for a L2 Teaching Assistant to offer support across the school until the end of the school year. This school places a strong emphasis on the individual child and encourages children to make the most of each opportunity, to gain the best from their education. You will guide with the pupils to help them develop their skills to sustain life‑long learning as well as strong self‑belief.

In the classroom you will assist pupils in small groups and offer personalised support depending on the needs of the pupil. A good understanding of SEND and SEMH is necessary for the position.

The role provides an opportunity for someone to join a welcoming and enthusiastic environment with wonderful children, supportive staff, governors and parents. The opportunity to be part of a team of dedicated, talented and hardworking individuals, working together to offer the pupils the highest level of education.

Teaching Assistant Key Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering lessons and activities.
• Working with individuals or small groups to reinforce learning.
• Help prepare classroom materials and resources.
• Individually support pupils with special educational needs or additional needs, following plans.
• Promote positive behaviour and classroom routines.
• Assist with assessment, observation, and record‑keeping.
• Supervise pupils during activities, break times, or school trips.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• Uphold and enforce safeguarding policies.

Teaching Assistant Key Requirements

• Level 2 or 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning (or equivalent).
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, grade 4/C English and Maths.
• Experience working with children in an educational setting.
• A good understanding of safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures.
• Patience, empathy, and a positive approach to behaviour management.
• Reliability, organisation, and willingness to support a range of pupil needs.

Why Teaching Personnel?

• Access to Variety of Roles and Schools
• Weekly Pay and Competitive Rates
• CPD Training Opportunities
• Resolute Team Offering Professional Support
• Recognition Through the Excellence in Education Awards

If you meet the criteria above and are interested in this position, we want to hear from you! Apply with a copy of your CV above.

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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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