Teaching Assistant - Manchester

AMA Admin; Manchester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates with temp-to-perm

APSCo Compliance+ accredited on safer‑

Flexible days and hours

Culture-matched placements

Priority Partnership school network

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting Teaching Assistants to work across partner Manchester schools on a day-to-day, short-term, long-term or temp-to-perm basis starting September 2026.

You will support teachers with engaging activities, provide 1:1 and small-group assistance, and help pupils with their academic, social and emotional development within a safe, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with children or young people in education, care or similar setting.
• Desirable Level 2/3 TA or equivalent.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND is desirable.
• Passion for supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Flexible, adaptable and reliable approach across different schools.
• Ability to quickly build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Confident supporting positive behaviour and maintaining a calm learning environment.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering engaging and effective learning activities across the curriculum.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils to help them achieve learning goals.
• Support pupils' academic, social and emotional development.
• Provide additional support for pupils with SEND and adapt activities to meet individual needs.
• Help create a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Support positive behaviour and encourage pupils to develop confidence and independence.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, teachers and wider school staff.
• Assist with classroom preparation, organisation and learning resources.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and other support staff to meet pupils' individual needs.
• Uphold safeguarding procedures and promote welfare of all children and young people.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Adaptability

Reliability

Relationship building

Behaviour support

Education

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

About Us

Milk Education is more than a supply partner - we're a community for educators. Join us and gain access to training, personal development opportunities, and ongoing support.

We're currently recruiting for Teaching Assistants to work across our partner schools in Manchester on a day-to-day, short-term, long-term or temp-to-perm basis, starting September 2026.

You'll have the opportunity to work across a variety of welcoming and supportive schools, gaining experience across different year groups and settings while maintaining the flexibility to choose when and where you work.

Whether you're looking for a better work-life balance, returning to education, looking to gain experience across different schools or simply want greater flexibility, working as a Teaching Assistant with Milk Education can provide the right opportunities for you.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Supporting teachers in delivering engaging and effective learning activities across the curriculum.
• Providing one-to-one and small-group support to pupils to help them achieve their learning goals.
• Supporting pupils with their academic, social and emotional development.
• Providing additional support for pupils with SEND and adapting activities to meet individual needs.
• Helping to create a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Supporting positive behaviour and encouraging pupils to develop confidence and independence.
• Building positive relationships with pupils, teachers and wider school staff.
• Assisting with classroom preparation, organisation and learning resources.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and other support staff to meet pupils' individual needs.
• Upholding safeguarding procedures and promoting the welfare of all children and young people.

Requirements or Skills:

• Previous experience working with children or young people within an education, care or similar setting.
• A relevant qualification such as a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant, Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent is desirable.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND is desirable.
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• A flexible, adaptable and reliable approach to working across different school environments.
• The ability to quickly build positive relationships with pupils and school staff.
• Confident supporting positive behaviour and maintaining a calm learning environment.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Benefits:

• Competitive rates of pay with temp-to-perm routes available.
• Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance - APSCo Compliance+ accredited for the highest safer recruitment standards.
• Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.
• Culture-matched placements - we take the time to understand you and find schools that fit your values and strengths.
• Priority Partnership school network - access to trusted schools wh