Teaching Assistant – Manchester
Position: KS1 & KS2 Teaching Assistant
Location: Tameside, Greater Manchester
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Full-time
Contract: Long-term (ongoing role)
Employer: Smile Education
About the Role Smile Education is recruiting a Teaching Assistant to join a friendly primary school in Tameside. This is a full-time, long-term position with an ASAP start, supporting children in KS1 &KS2 with their learning and development.
You will work closely with the class teacher to deliver high-quality support, helping to create a positive learning environment and supporting the individual needs of pupils.
Key Responsibilities
Support the class teacher with daily classroom activities
Assist pupils with learning tasks and encourage participation
Help to prepare resources and classroom materials
Provide support to pupils with additional needs
Encourage positive behaviour and support a safe learning environment
Monitor and record pupil progress as directed by the teacher
Support whole-class teaching and small group interventionsRequirements
Previous experience working in a school or with children is desirable
A passion for supporting children’s learning and development
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Reliable, proactive, and enthusiastic
Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant) are preferred but not essentialWhat’s on Offer
Full-time, long-term role
ASAP start
Supportive school environment
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Competitive pay rateHow to Apply If you’re interested in this role, please contact Smile Education today to submit your CV and register your interest.
We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications