Location: Manchester
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Aspire People are in partnership with a network of Multi-Academy Trusts who are seeking enthusiastic Secondary Teaching Assistants to join a growing bank of dedicated professionals to support secondary schools across Manchester. Whether you are looking for short-term, long-term, or temp-to-perm opportunities, this role provides a variety of flexible and rewarding positions for the right candidates.
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.
Your responsibilities will include:
* 1:1 support for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), behavioural challenges, and academic needs.
* Leading and supporting interventions for students who are struggling in certain subject areas.
* Assisting teachers with lesson delivery and ensuring all students are engaged and progressing.
* Helping students with their emotional wellbeing, encouraging self-confidence and personal growth.
* Implementing the school's behaviour policy, promoting positive behaviour and supporting students in managing their conduct.
* Being adaptable to different school environments and responding to the evolving needs of each school.
Available Roles:
* Long-Term: For those looking for a more stable role, we have long-term positions with schools that need consistent, reliable support.
* Temp-to-Perm: Some roles may start as temporary assignments but could lead to a permanent position for the right candidate.
* Full-Time: We are particularly keen to recruit full-time staff who are available for a consistent work schedule.
About You:
We are looking for candidates who:
* Hold a UK Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject (e.g., Education, Psychology, or a curriculum-related field).
* Have previous experience working in a school setting within the last 2 years. This could include tutoring, teaching assistant work, or other related roles.
* Have a strong interest in education and a passion for helping students succeed both academically and emotionally.
* Are adaptable, proactive, and able to hit the ground running in a variety of classroom settings.
* Have the resilience to handle challenges and a commitment to providing consistent support to students.
* Can confidently implement and support the school's behaviour policy.
* Have a DBS on the Update Service and can provide two years of professional references.
Why Aspire People?
* Opportunities for Growth: This is an excellent opportunity to build experience in the classroom, with the potential for permanent roles and career advancement in education.
* Supportive Environment: Aspire People offers guidance to help you develop professionally, and you'll be part of a supportive network of experienced educators.
* Competitive Pay: We offer competitive rates of pay, commensurate with experience.
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about supporting students and have the relevant skills and experience, we want to hear from you! Please submit your CV and we will be in touch!
By joining Aspire People, you'll be making a real difference to students' lives, while gaining invaluable experience to develop your career in education. Apply today!
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Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks
Salary description
£95.00 - £100.00 per day