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Teaching Assistant

J2731
  • £13 to £14 Per: annum
  • Manchester, North West,
  • Temporary
Teaching Assistant – Primary & Secondary Schools
Location – Manchester
Rate of Pay: £12.71 – £14.00 per hour
Contract: Temporary

About the Role
Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant seeking greater flexibility or looking to broaden your experience across a range of school settings? We are currently recruiting enthusiastic and reliable Teaching Assistants to join a growing supply bank supporting a variety of schools (Primary & Secondary Schools).
This is an excellent opportunity to work within different educational environments, develop your professional skills, and gain valuable experience supporting pupils with diverse learning needs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supporting classroom teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons
  • Providing one-to-one and small group support to pupils
  • Promoting positive behaviour and maintaining a safe, structured learning environment
  • Assisting with classroom preparation, resources, and general administrative tasks
  • Supporting pupils’ academic, social, and emotional development
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking individuals who demonstrate:
  • A proactive and enthusiastic approach to supporting learning
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • The ability to adapt quickly to different school environments
  • A commitment to maintaining high standards of behaviour and safeguarding
Experience and Qualifications
To be considered for this role, you should ideally have:
  • Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant or in a similar classroom-based support role
  • A sound understanding of classroom practices and strategies for supporting pupils with varying abilities
  • Experience in supporting positive behaviour and contributing to an inclusive learning environment
  • A relevant childcare, education, or support qualification (desirable but not essential)
Why Join the Supply Bank?
  • Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay
  • Flexible working patterns to suit your availability
  • Opportunities to gain experience across a range of primary and secondary schools
  • Ongoing support and guidance from a dedicated recruitment team
If you are passionate about supporting young people and are looking for a flexible role within education, we would love to hear from you.

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.

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