Teaching Assistant - Experienced Primary Support

Aspire People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting Experienced Teaching Assistants to support pupils across Manchester. Daily supply, part-time and long-term placements are available, with flexible opportunities across primary schools.

Role involves supporting reading, writing and maths, helping teachers, and promoting a positive classroom environment. UK school experience within last two years is essential, with safeguarding at the forefront.

Qualifications

• Must have recent UK/UK-school experience within the last two years.
• Experience as a Teaching Assistant or in a comparable 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

Dependable

Adaptable

Strong communication

Teamwork

Pupil wellbeing

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.

If you have recent UK school experience and are looking for your next opportunity.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. 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.