Teaching Assistant - Experienced Primary Support

Aspire People; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Aspire People are seeking experienced Teaching Assistants to work across Manchester primary schools, supporting pupils and teachers to create a positive learning environment. Applicants should have UK school experience within the last two years and a flexible, professional approach.

Roles include daily supply, part-time and long-term placements with opportunities across different year groups of the primary phase.

Qualifications

• Recent UK school experience within the last two years.
• Experience as Teaching Assistant or similar school support role.
• Positive, flexible and professional approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Supporting teaching and learning across EYFS, KS1 and KS2
• Providing individual and small-group support
• Assisting with reading, writing, Maths and classroom activities
• Helping prepare resources and support lesson delivery
• Encouraging positive behaviour and pupil engagement
• Supporting children with additional needs where required
• Working collaboratively with teachers and other school staff

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Safeguarding commitment

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Experienced Primary Support

Manchester & Surrounding Areas | Daily Supply, Part-Time & Long-Term | Aspire People

Aspire People are recruiting experienced Teaching Assistants to work across a range of primary schools in Manchester. We are looking for dependable and adaptable candidates who can support pupils, assist teachers and contribute to a positive classroom environment.

This is a broad opportunity for candidates with recent UK school experience who are looking for their next Teaching Assistant role, whether through daily supply, part-time work or a longer-term placement.

The Role:

• Supporting teaching and learning across EYFS, KS1 and KS2
• Providing individual and small-group support
• Assisting with reading, writing, Maths and classroom activities
• Helping prepare resources and support lesson delivery
• Encouraging positive behaviour and pupil engagement
• Supporting children with additional needs where required
• Working collaboratively with teachers and other school staff

Essential Requirements:

• Relevant UK-based school experience within the last two years
• Practical experience working as a Teaching Assistant or in a comparable school support role
• A positive, flexible and professional approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing

Candidates with experience across different primary year groups or with SEND support are encouraged to apply.

We offer access to a range of opportunities, including daily supply, part-time positions and longer-term placements.

Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment.

Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.