Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship – South Manchester Secondary Schools Start Date: September 2025 | Full-Time | Paid Apprenticeship Are you looking to kick-start a rewarding career in education? A supportive and inclusive secondary school in South Manchester is offering a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join their team as a Teaching Assistant Apprentice starting in September 2025. This apprenticeship is ideal for someone passionate about working with young people and eager to gain hands-on experience while working towards a nationally recognised Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification. Key Responsibilities: Support students in and out of the classroom across a range of subjects Assist teaching staff with lesson delivery, preparation, and behaviour management Provide tailored 1:1 or small group support for students with additional needs Promote positive learning attitudes and help maintain a safe, inclusive environment Participate in training, mentoring, and development activities as part of the apprenticeship Ideal Candidate: Enthusiastic, patient, and committed to helping young people succeed A team player with good communication and interpersonal skills Reliable, punctual, and willing to learn No prior experience required – just a genuine interest in education and working with children What the School Offers: A structured apprenticeship programme with training and mentor support Real classroom experience in a vibrant secondary school setting A pathway into a long-term education career (TA, HLTA, teaching, SEND support) Access to CPD and the potential for permanent employment upon completion Apply now to start your journey in education and make a difference in a local South Manchester school. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.