Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Trafford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly PAYE payments

No umbrella deductions

CPD & professional development

Opportunities for long-term/permanent保

Digital platform for availability

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant for a full-time role at a secondary school in South Manchester. You will provide classroom, small-group and one-to-one support across Key Stages 3 and 4, helping students stay engaged and develop confidence.

The role involves working with pupils with SEND, SEMH or barriers to learning. You will join a supportive school team, building strong relationships and contributing to a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant is required.
• Experience with secondary-aged pupils is preferred.
• Ability to support students with SEND, SEMH or additional learning needs.
• Patience, resilience and strong relationship-building skills are essential.
• Reliable and available for full-time work and able to work as part of a busy school team.

Responsibilities

• Support students during lessons and help them stay engaged with learning.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group interventions.
• Assist pupils with SEND, SEMH or additional learning needs.
• Help teachers create an inclusive and positive classroom environment.
• Build professional and supportive relationships with students.

Skills

Teaching Assistant experience

Supporting secondary pupils

SEND/SEMH support

Patience and resilience

Reliable and professional

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Location: South Manchester

Pay: £94 to £100 per day

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant who is passionate about helping young people succeed?

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a confident and committed Teaching Assistant for full-time work in a secondary school in South Manchester. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure consistent work, become part of a supportive school community and make a genuine difference to students throughout the academic year.

You will work with pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4, providing classroom, small-group and one-to-one support. The role may involve supporting students with SEND, SEMH needs or barriers to learning, so patience, resilience and strong relationship-building skills will be essential.

What will you be doing?

• Support students during lessons and help them remain engaged with their learning
• Provide one-to-one and small-group interventions
• Assist pupils with SEND, SEMH or additional learning needs
• Help teachers create an inclusive and positive classroom environment
• Build professional and supportive relationships with students
• Encourage pupils to develop their confidence, independence and academic skills
• Promote positive behaviour in line with the school's policies
• Work closely with teachers, pastoral staff and the wider SEND team

This position would suit someone who:

• Has previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant
• Has worked with secondary-aged pupils or young people
• Is confident supporting students with a range of needs
• Can remain calm, patient and professional in challenging situations
• Is reliable and available for full-time work
• Is passionate about improving outcomes for young people
• Can work effectively as part of a busy school team

Why work through Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive pay
• Consistent, full-time work in South Manchester
• Weekly pay through PAYE
• No umbrella company deductions
• Support from a dedicated local education consultant
• Access to CPD courses and professional development
• Opportunities to progress into long-term and permanent school roles
• A simple digital platform for managing your availability and assignments

If you are an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role in South Manchester, we would love to hear from you.