Teaching Assistant - Gorton (M18) Location: Gorton, Manchester (M18) Start Date: January 2026 Contract: Full-Time, Monday to Friday Hours: 8:30am-3:30pm Pay: £88.92-£110 Per Day Monarch Education are seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to join a client school in Gorton (M18). This is a fantastic full-time opportunity starting in January 2026, ideal for someone who thrives in Upper Key Stage 2 and is confident in supporting pupils with a range of needs. About the Role You will work closely with the class teacher to support pupils in Years 5 and 6, ensuring they are engaged and making progress. A key part of the role will involve leading targeted interventions to boost attainment in core subjects, as well as providing SEND support for pupils with additional needs. Strong behaviour management skills are essential, as you will be working with pupils who may present challenging behaviour. Your ability to build positive relationships and maintain a calm, structured environment will be crucial. What We're Looking For Previous experience working in Upper Key Stage 2 (Years 5 and 6). Confidence in leading interventions and supporting pupils with SEND. Strong behaviour management skills and a proactive approach. Excellent communication and teamwork abilities. If you're seeking your next role within a Manchester primary school, then please apply today for immediate consideration! Benefits of Working with Monarch Education: Leading provider, Crown Commercial Service Approved Opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy Free Safeguarding training Refer a friend scheme - £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals) Online portal to manage your pay and timesheets To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide - please visit our website - About Us - Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk) Important Information: All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay. Equal Opportunities - Monarch Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant's applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check. This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.