L3 Teaching Assistant

Primary School Teaching Assistant

Location: Hyde, Greater Manchester (also accessible from Stalybridge)

Start Date: ASAP

Hours: Full-time

Contract: Long-term, ongoing

Employer: Smile Education

Overview: Smile Education is delighted to be recruiting a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Hyde. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity starting ASAP, supporting pupils primarily in KS1 and KS2. You'll work closely with the class teacher to provide high-quality classroom support, helping to create a positive, engaging learning environment and meeting the individual needs of pupils. This role is ideal for someone passionate about supporting children's learning and development and looking to build experience within a primary school setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher with daily classroom activities
• Assist pupils with learning tasks and encourage engagement
• Prepare classroom resources and learning materials
• Provide targeted support to pupils with additional needs
• Promote positive behaviour and help maintain a safe learning environment
• Monitor and record pupil progress as directed
• Support whole-class teaching as well as small group interventions

Requirements

• Previous experience working in a school or with children (desirable)
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Reliable, proactive, and enthusiastic approach
• Relevant qualifications (such as Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant) are preferred but not essential

What's on Offer

• Full-time, long-term position
• Immediate start available
• Supportive and friendly school environment
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Competitive pay rate

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.