Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 28 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £92 to £105 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 May 2026 |
| Location: | Salford |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 213694 |
Summary
Teaching Assistant - Secondary School
Location: Salford
Contract: Full-time (ASAP start, with future start dates available)
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young people? Are you considering a future career in teaching or education support?
A welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Salford is offering an excellent opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to gain valuable classroom experience. This role is particularly well suited to individuals looking to progress into teaching, SEND support, pastoral roles, or educational psychology.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting both students and teaching staff across a range of subjects. Your responsibilities will include:
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Supporting classroom teaching and learning across various subjects
Supporting classroom teaching and learning across various subjects
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Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils who require additional assistance
Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils who require additional assistance
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Assisting with the preparation of learning materials and classroom displays
Assisting with the preparation of learning materials and classroom displays
-
Supporting behaviour management and monitoring student progress
Supporting behaviour management and monitoring student progress
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Building positive relationships with staff, pupils, and families
Building positive relationships with staff, pupils, and families
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Engaging in ongoing training and professional development throughout the academic year
Engaging in ongoing training and professional development throughout the academic year
We are looking for individuals who are:
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Enthusiastic, caring, and committed to supporting young people
Enthusiastic, caring, and committed to supporting young people
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Confident communicators and effective team players
Confident communicators and effective team players
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Well-organised, punctual, and proactive
Well-organised, punctual, and proactive
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Open to feedback and motivated to develop professionally
Open to feedback and motivated to develop professionally
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Previous experience working or volunteering with children or young people
Previous experience working or volunteering with children or young people
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A genuine interest in pursuing a career in education or youth services
A genuine interest in pursuing a career in education or youth services
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GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
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Consistent and reliable work opportunities
Consistent and reliable work opportunities
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Competitive weekly pay
Competitive weekly pay
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Access to a wide range of CPD and training programmes
Access to a wide range of CPD and training programmes
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Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
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Opportunities to progress into permanent roles or teacher training pathways
Opportunities to progress into permanent roles or teacher training pathways
If you are ready to take the first step in your education career, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV and a brief personal statement outlining your interest in the role and what you hope to gain from the experience.
All applicants must hold the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.
All pay rates quoted include 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This is a temporary position, with the potential for a permanent role in some cases.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to safeguarding checks in line with DfE guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, which may include an online search as part of the shortlisting process.
We provide free child protection and Prevent Duty training. All candidates must hold (or be willing to obtain) an Enhanced DBS check. Full assistance is provided.
Location: Salford
Contract: Full-time (ASAP start, with future start dates available)
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young people? Are you considering a future career in teaching or education support?
A welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Salford is offering an excellent opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to gain valuable classroom experience. This role is particularly well suited to individuals looking to progress into teaching, SEND support, pastoral roles, or educational psychology.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting both students and teaching staff across a range of subjects. Your responsibilities will include:
-
Supporting classroom teaching and learning across various subjects
Supporting classroom teaching and learning across various subjects
-
Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils who require additional assistance
Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils who require additional assistance
-
Assisting with the preparation of learning materials and classroom displays
Assisting with the preparation of learning materials and classroom displays
-
Supporting behaviour management and monitoring student progress
Supporting behaviour management and monitoring student progress
-
Building positive relationships with staff, pupils, and families
Building positive relationships with staff, pupils, and families
-
Engaging in ongoing training and professional development throughout the academic year
Engaging in ongoing training and professional development throughout the academic year
We are looking for individuals who are:
-
Enthusiastic, caring, and committed to supporting young people
Enthusiastic, caring, and committed to supporting young people
-
Confident communicators and effective team players
Confident communicators and effective team players
-
Well-organised, punctual, and proactive
Well-organised, punctual, and proactive
-
Open to feedback and motivated to develop professionally
Open to feedback and motivated to develop professionally
-
Previous experience working or volunteering with children or young people
Previous experience working or volunteering with children or young people
-
A genuine interest in pursuing a career in education or youth services
A genuine interest in pursuing a career in education or youth services
-
GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
-
Consistent and reliable work opportunities
Consistent and reliable work opportunities
-
Competitive weekly pay
Competitive weekly pay
-
Access to a wide range of CPD and training programmes
Access to a wide range of CPD and training programmes
-
Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
-
Opportunities to progress into permanent roles or teacher training pathways
Opportunities to progress into permanent roles or teacher training pathways
If you are ready to take the first step in your education career, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV and a brief personal statement outlining your interest in the role and what you hope to gain from the experience.
All applicants must hold the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.
All pay rates quoted include 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This is a temporary position, with the potential for a permanent role in some cases.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to safeguarding checks in line with DfE guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, which may include an online search as part of the shortlisting process.
We provide free child protection and Prevent Duty training. All candidates must hold (or be willing to obtain) an Enhanced DBS check. Full assistance is provided.