Teaching Assistant

Posting date:	10 March 2026
Salary:	£90 to £120 per day
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	09 April 2026
Location:	M14
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Teacheractive Limited
Job type:	Temporary
Job reference:	TAMS03-8985

Summary

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
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msQlx4rx6FA

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
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7Uj2lzDzH0

      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
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAfKcunQOaE

      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 01618703623 or emailing megan.sinclair@teacheractive.com

        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.