Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant - Secondary School

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for your next role in a secondary school setting?

Teaching Personnel is working with various welcoming and supportive secondary schools in the Old Trafford (M32) area of Manchester, seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to support students both inside and outside the classroom. You will help create a positive learning environment, provide targeted academic support, and assist pupils in reaching their full potential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students across KS3 and KS4 in lessons.
• Working with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning.
• Assisting teachers with classroom management and lesson delivery.
• Encouraging student engagement, confidence and progress.
• Providing additional support for pupils with varying learning needs.
• Always promoting positive behaviour

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant or within a secondary school environment.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive and adaptable approach to supporting young people.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

What We Offer

• Full-time, long-term opportunity.
• Competitive weekly pay through PAYE.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
• Access to free CPD and training opportunities.
• Opportunity to secure a permanent position.

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.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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