Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Location: South Manchester

Pay: £94 to £100 per day

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant who is passionate about helping young people succeed?

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a confident and committed Teaching Assistant for full-time work in a secondary school in South Manchester. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure consistent work, become part of a supportive school community and make a genuine difference to students throughout the academic year.

You will work with pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4, providing classroom, small-group and one-to-one support. The role may involve supporting students with SEND, SEMH needs or barriers to learning, so patience, resilience and strong relationship-building skills will be essential.

What will you be doing?

• Support students during lessons and help them remain engaged with their learning
• Provide one-to-one and small-group interventions
• Assist pupils with SEND, SEMH or additional learning needs
• Help teachers create an inclusive and positive classroom environment
• Build professional and supportive relationships with students
• Encourage pupils to develop their confidence, independence and academic skills
• Promote positive behaviour in line with the school's policies
• Work closely with teachers, pastoral staff and the wider SEND team

This position would suit someone who:

• Has previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant
• Has worked with secondary-aged pupils or young people
• Is confident supporting students with a range of needs
• Can remain calm, patient and professional in challenging situations
• Is reliable and available for full-time work
• Is passionate about improving outcomes for young people
• Can work effectively as part of a busy school team

Why work through Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive pay
• Consistent, full-time work in South Manchester
• Weekly pay through PAYE
• No umbrella company deductions
• Support from a dedicated local education consultant
• Access to CPD courses and professional development
• Opportunities to progress into long-term and permanent school roles
• A simple digital platform for managing your availability and assignments

If you are an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role in South Manchester, we would love to hear from you.