Teaching Assistant - Tameside & Surrounding Areas

Teaching Personnel; Tameside; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are recruiting Teaching Assistants to support a range of primary and secondary schools across Tameside and surrounding areas, including Denton, Hyde, Ashton-under-Lyne, Stalybridge, Dukinfield and Glossop.

Opportunities include September and October starts, with both full-time and part-time positions, short-term, long-term and permanent roles across mainstream, SEN and specialist settings. Competitive daily rates and dedicated consultant support available.

Qualifications

• Experience with children or young people
• Passionate about pupil development and learning
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Patient, approachable and adaptable
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Interest in SEN or additional needs

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in the classroom across tasks
• Provide 1:1 or small-group support
• Assist across mainstream, SEN and specialist settings
• Work with dedicated consultant support
• Help pupils access learning and develop confidence

Skills

Experience with children

Strong communication

Teamwork

Patience

Adaptable

Interest in SEN/behavioural needs

Job description

September & October Starts | Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting Teaching Assistants to support a range of primary and secondary schools across Tameside and surrounding areas, including Denton, Hyde, Ashton-under-Lyne, Stalybridge, Dukinfield and Glossop.

We have a variety of exciting opportunities available for September and October starts, including short-term, long-term and permanent positions.

As a Teaching Assistant, you could be supporting pupils across the classroom, working on a one-to-one basis or providing targeted support to small groups. Depending on your experience, there are opportunities to work across mainstream, SEN and specialist settings.

• Have experience working with children or young people, either within education or another relevant setting.
• Are passionate about supporting pupils with their learning, confidence and development.
• Can build positive and professional relationships with pupils and staff.
• Are patient, approachable and adaptable in their approach.
• Have strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Have an interest in supporting pupils with SEN, additional needs or behavioural needs.
• Graduates and candidates looking to begin a career in education are also encouraged to apply.

• September and October start dates available.
• Full-time and part-time opportunities.
• Short-term, long-term and permanent positions.
• Opportunities across Tameside and surrounding areas.
• Competitive daily rates.
• Access to a wide range of local schools.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• Opportunities to gain valuable experience within education.
• Access to relevant training and professional development.

Whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant, a recent graduate or looking to take your first step into education, we would love to hear from you.

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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