Teaching Assistant

Teach; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Teach is seeking enthusiastic and caring Supply Teaching Assistants to work across Manchester and surrounding areas. You will support pupils in mainstream and SEND settings, with flexibility to choose when and where you work.

Experience with SEND and a passion for helping children succeed are valued, with opportunities across multiple school environments and the chance to develop your career in education.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant is welcome.
• Ability to support pupils one-to-one or in small groups.
• Strong interpersonal skills with both pupils and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups.
• Provide classroom and learning support to teachers.
• Assist with learning activities and routines in the classroom.
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement.
• Support pupils with additional learning needs (SEND).
• Help pupils develop confidence, independence and social skills.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff.

Skills

Caring

Patience

Communication

Job description

Supply Teaching Assistants – Manchester

Teach is currently recruiting enthusiastic, caring and experienced Teaching Assistants to work on a supply basis across Manchester and the surrounding areas.

If you’re passionate about supporting children and young people and want the flexibility to choose when and where you work, we’d love to hear from you.

We work with a wide range of schools, offering opportunities across mainstream primary and secondary schools, specialist provisions and SEND settings.

What will you be doing?

As a Supply Teaching Assistant, your role will vary depending on the school and the needs of the pupils. You may:

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups
• Provide classroom and learning support
• Assist teachers with learning activities and classroom routines
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement
• Support pupils with additional learning needs
• Help pupils develop their confidence, independence and social skills
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Adapt your approach to meet individual needs and learning styles

SEND experience is welcomed

We’re particularly interested in Teaching Assistants with experience supporting pupils with SEND, including:

• Autism / ASC
• ADHD
• Communication and interaction needs
• Complex learning needs
• Social, emotional and mental health needs
• Challenging behaviour

However, SEND experience isn't essential for every role. We also welcome applications from candidates with transferable experience who are looking to develop their career within education.

Experience in care, support work, youth work, childcare or other roles involving children and young people may be highly relevant.

What we're looking for

• Caring, patient and approachable
• Reliable and professional
• Adaptable and confident working in different school environments
• Passionate about helping children and young people succeed
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a wider school team
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff

Why work with Teach?

We can offer:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Flexible supply opportunities
• Access to a wide range of mainstream and SEND schools
• Opportunities across Manchester and surrounding areas
• The chance to gain experience across different school settings
• Support from a dedicated education recruitment team
• Opportunities to develop your career within education

Whether you’re an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for flexible work or you're looking to take the next step into education, Teach can help you find the right opportunity.

Teach is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks and screening in accordance with current legislation and relevant guidance