Teaching Assistant

Teach Wise Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated teaching assistant to support a primary school pupil with autism in Manchester. This full-time role offers the opportunity to make a real difference in a supportive environment while working closely with students. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, a calm demeanor, and a passion for raising educational standards. With a competitive salary and ongoing professional development, this position is perfect for those looking to enhance their career in education and contribute positively to the lives of young learners.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing CPD

Free on-site parking

Modern working environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with primary age pupils and pupils with autism is essential.
• Must hold an enhanced DBS certificate on the update service.

Responsibilities

• Support a pupil in year 4 with autism on a 1-1 basis.
• Work collaboratively within a caring and supportive team.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to build rapport quickly

Calm and patient demeanour

Experience working with pupils with autism

Experience working with primary age pupils

Ability to work on a 1-1 basis

Passionate about raising standards

Education

Enhanced DBS certificate

Job description

Teachwise is currently looking to recruit an experienced teaching assistant for a mainstream primary school based in Manchester. The role is due to begin on 28/04/2025 and is offered on a full-time, ongoing basis until the summer.

The position will involve supporting a pupil in year 4 with autism on a 1-1 basis. Previous experience working with primary age pupils is essential and experience working with pupils with SEND, especially autism is preferred.

Key Requirements:

1. Excellent communication skills
2. Ability to build rapport quickly
3. A calm and patient demeanour
4. Experience working with pupil with autism
5. Experience working with primary age pupils
6. Ability to work on a 1-1 basis
7. Passionate about raising standards
8. Available from 28/04/2025 on a full-time basis
9. Hold right to work in the UK
10. Have an enhanced DBS certificate on the update service

In return, the school is offering an excellent opportunity to be part of a caring and supportive team and to make a real difference working on a 1-1 basis. They are offering a competitive salary, ongoing CPD, free on-site parking, and a modern working environment.

If you are looking for your role as a teaching assistant within a mainstream primary school in the Manchester area and have experience working with primary age pupils with autism, get in touch today.