Unqualified Primary Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An education agency is looking for an Unqualified Teaching Assistant in Manchester to support teaching and learning across various year groups. You will play a vital role in helping children engage and progress in school. Essential skills include experience with children, adaptability, strong communication, and the ability to build positive relationships. This role offers competitive pay and varying commitments from part-time to long-term opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive Weekly Pay

Dedicated Consultant Support

Flexible Roles

Quick Registration & Start

£250 Referral Bonus

Qualifications

• Must have experience working or volunteering with children/young people.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff is essential.
• Good communication skills and a genuine interest in education.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in class under the guidance of the teacher.
• Provide 1:1 or small group support when required.
• Assist in delivering engaging learning activities.

Skills

Experience working or volunteering with children/young people within the last 2 years

Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff

Good communication skills

Patient and adaptable approach

Job description

The Role

As an Unqualified Teaching Assistant, you will support teaching and learning across various year groups, helping children engage, progress, and feel confident in school.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils in class under the guidance of the teacher
• Provide 1:1 or small group support when required
• Assist in delivering engaging learning activities
• Encourage positive behaviour and build pupil confidence
• Help with classroom setup, resources, and general daily routines
• Support pupils with a range of abilities, including SEND

Skills & Experience Required

Essential

• Experience working or volunteering with children/young people within the last 2 years
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• A patient, adaptable, and proactive approach
• Good communication skills and a genuine interest in education

Desirable

• Experience in roles such as coaching, tutoring, youth work, mentoring, childcare, or similar
• Experience working with SEND (not essential)

Why Work with Aspire People?

• Competitive Weekly Pay – Fair rates based on experience
• Dedicated Consultant Support – Available whenever you need us
• Flexible Roles – Part-time, full-time, day-to-day, and long-term opportunities
• Quick Registration & Start – No lengthy delays
• £250 Referral Bonus – Recommend a colleague and earn extra

If you're passionate about supporting children and ready to take your first step into the education sector, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and let Aspire People help you begin your journey in the classroom.

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.