Teaching Assistant - Salford & Swinton

Empowering Learning; Salford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team Teach training

Free CPD

Refer a friend £150

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Empowering Learning Ltd. is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support learning in Salford and Swinton across local primary schools. You will work with small groups and individuals, helping children learn, build confidence and feel included.

Roles range from day-to-day to short and long-term placements, with term-time hours. Benefits include dedicated consultant support, Team Teach training, free CPD on safeguarding and behaviour management, and the opportunity to grow within education while

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in school, volunteering, or placements accepted.
• Patient and positive approach to support learning.
• Reliable and good communication with pupils and staff.
• Willingness to work towards an enhanced DBS if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Support small groups and individual children to aid learning and confidence.
• Help children feel included and engaged during lessons.

Skills

Experience with children

Patience

Reliability & communication

DBS (enhanced) willingness

Job description

Location: Salford & Swinton, Greater Manchester · Pay: £470-£570 per week (depending on experience) · Hours: Full time, Mon-Fri, term time · Contract: Day-to-day, short-term and long-term · Start date: Flexible, roles starting throughout the school year

Want a Teaching Assistant role in Salford or Swinton where you can see the difference you make?

Salford's primary schools are full of children who benefit from great support in the classroom. We're building a network of Teaching Assistants across Salford, Swinton, Eccles and nearby areas, and we'd love you to be part of it, whatever your level of experience.

The Role

You'll support small groups and individual children, helping them learn, build confidence and feel included. No two days are the same, and you'll get to know local schools and find the one that suits you best.

We’re Looking For

• Experience with children, in school or elsewhere (volunteering and placements count)
• A patient, positive approach
• Reliability and good communication
• Willingness to work towards an enhanced DBS if you don't already have one

Why This Role?

• Roles close to home in and around Salford and Swinton
• Day-to-day for flexibility, or short and long-term for stability, with the chance to go long term
• A foot in the door of local schools to build your career in education

Why Join Empowering Learning?

• Dedicated support from a consultant who gets to know the role you want
• Team Teach training: frequent Level 1 & 2 courses from our dedicated staff training office
• Free CPD, including safeguarding and behaviour management
• Refer a friend and receive £150 when they start work

Empowering Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and references.

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