Teaching Assistant Required

Teaching Personnel; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A welcoming primary school in Macclesfield seeks a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support young learners in Key Stage 1 from September 2025. This long-term role involves assisting class teachers, managing behavior, and providing tailored support to pupils. Ideal for those passionate about early years education, with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Continuous professional development

Dedicated consultant support

Free child protection training

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in an educational setting preferred.
• Patient, caring, and enthusiastic about early years education.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support learning and development of KS1 pupils.
• Assist with classroom activities and manage behavior positively.
• Provide tailored support to individual pupils or small groups.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Patience

Caring attitude

Education

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting young learners in their early stages of education?

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Macclesfield are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join their Key Stage 1 team from September 2025 on a long-term basis.

About the Role:

• Start-date: 1^st September
• Ongoing/long-term with potential opportunity for a permanent contract
• Competitive daily rate

You will be working alongside class teachers to support the learning and development of pupils in KS1. This role includes assisting with classroom activities, helping to manage behaviour positively, and providing tailored support to individual pupils or small groups as needed.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have experience working with children preferably in an educational setting
• Be patient, caring, and enthusiastic about early years education
• Be able to work effectively as part of a team
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable but not essential

Why choose Teaching Personnel?

• UK’s market leading Educational Recruitment Agency
• A dedicated consultant to guide you through the application/interview process
• Continuous professional development through our CPD Academy, recently offering THRIVE Training

This is a great opportunity for aspiring teachers who are seeking experience within a mainstream school or experienced Teaching Assistants who are looking for an exciting change.

If you’re interested in this opportunity, please apply with your recent CV and a consultant will be in contact within 2 working days.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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