Teaching Assistant – Primary School in Salford Start Date: January 2026 Location: Salford In partnership with Teaching Personnel A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Salford is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join their team from January. This rewarding opportunity is offered in collaboration with Teaching Personnel, a leading education recruitment agency. The Role As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the class teacher and helping pupils flourish in a positive and engaging learning environment. Your responsibilities will include: Delivering one-to-one and small group support. Assisting with lesson planning, delivery, and assessment. Creating a safe, inclusive, and stimulating classroom atmosphere. Supporting pupils with additional needs, including SEND and EAL. Promoting positive behaviour and contributing to classroom management. Building strong relationships with pupils, staff, and parents. ✅ Who We’re Looking For We’re seeking candidates who are: Experienced in working with children, ideally in a primary school setting. Passionate about education and making a meaningful impact. Excellent communicators and collaborative team players. Patient, empathetic, and nurturing in their approach. Hold a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable but not essential). Why Work with Teaching Personnel? Variety of Roles – Access to a wide range of opportunities in local schools. CPD Academy – Ongoing professional development and training. Weekly Pay – Competitive rates based on experience and availability. myTP Portal – A user-friendly platform to manage your work. Safeguarding First – A safe and supportive working environment. Recognition – Celebrate your achievements through our Excellence in Education Awards. Interested? Send us your most up-to-date CV and contact details. A member of our team will be in touch to guide you through the next steps. 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.