Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Manchester (Salford and South Manchester Primary Schools)
Contract Type: Full-time, Long-term roles available
Start Date: Ongoing opportunities available

Role Overview

TeacherActive is working with a number of welcoming and supportive primary schools across Salford and South Manchester who are looking to recruit Teaching Assistants for long-term, full-time positions.

These roles are ideal for individuals who have at least 6 months of experience working in a UK school setting and are passionate about supporting pupils' learning and development. Successful candidates will work closely with class teachers to help create a positive, engaging and inclusive classroom environment.

To understand more about the role of a teaching assistant in schools, this resource may be useful:
What Makes a Great Teaching Assistant? Top Tips and Advice

Key Responsibilities

Support the class teacher with delivering engaging lessons across the primary curriculum

Work with individuals and small groups of pupils to reinforce learning

Assist with classroom preparation and organisation

Help maintain a positive and productive learning environment

Support pupils with varying learning needs and abilities

Encourage pupil participation and confidence in learning activities

Essential Requirements

Minimum 6 months experience working in a UK school (essential)

Experience supporting children within a classroom environment

Strong communication and teamwork skills

A positive, patient and proactive approach to supporting pupils

Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities in education

Desirable Qualifications

Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, or

Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare qualification, or equivalent

Experience supporting pupils with additional needs such as SEND or EAL

Experience working within primary schools

Resource on supporting inclusive classrooms:
How to Create an Inclusive Classroom - Diversity and Inclusion in Education

Behaviour and Classroom Support

Teaching assistants play a key role in helping teachers maintain a calm and focused classroom. The ability to support behaviour management strategies and encourage positive pupil engagement is important.

Resource on behaviour management strategies:
How to Handle a Disruptive Class in School - The Ignore, Divert and Challenge Method

What Schools Offer

Long-term, full-time opportunities across Salford and South Manchester

Supportive school leadership and staff teams

Opportunities to gain valuable classroom experience

Potential pathways for further development in education

Apply today by contacting Megan on (phone number removed) or emailing  

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services