Secondary Teaching Assistant – Manchester. Job in Manchester Education & Training Jobs

Secondary Teaching Assistants (Long Term & Short Term Opportunities)

Location: Manchester

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

About the Role

As a Secondary Teaching Assistant, you will be a key member of the school team, supporting students academically, emotionally, and behaviourally. The role offers a great mix of duties, and you’ll be able to gain experience in different educational settings.

Key Responsibilities

• 1:1 support for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), behavioural challenges, and academic needs.
• Leading and supporting interventions for students struggling in subject areas.
• Assisting teachers with lesson delivery and ensuring all students are engaged and progressing.
• Helping students with emotional wellbeing, encouraging self-confidence and personal growth.
• Implementing the school’s behaviour policy, promoting positive behaviour and supporting students in managing conduct.
• Adapting to different school environments and responding to evolving needs.

Available Roles

• Long-Term: consistent, reliable support in schools that need stable roles.
• Temp-to-Perm: temporary assignments that could lead to a permanent position.
• Full-Time: positions for a consistent work schedule.

About You

• Hold a UK Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject (Education, Psychology, curriculum-related field).
• Have previous experience working in a school setting within the last 2 years (tutoring, teaching assistant work, or related roles).
• Strong interest in education and a passion for helping students succeed academically and emotionally.
• Adaptable, proactive, and able to hit the ground running in various classroom settings.
• Resilient and committed to providing consistent support to students.
• Can confidently implement and support the school’s behaviour policy.
• Have a DBS on the Update Service and provide two years of professional references.

Benefits

• Opportunities for Growth: build experience, potential for permanent roles and career advancement.
• Supportive Environment: guidance to develop professionally within a network of experienced educators.
• Competitive Pay: rates commensurate with experience.

Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. Placements are subject to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.

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