Teaching Assistant – Primary & Secondary Schools
Location – Manchester
Rate of Pay: £12.71 – £14.00 per hour
Contract: Temporary
About the Role
Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant seeking greater flexibility or looking to broaden your experience across a range of school settings? We are currently recruiting enthusiastic and reliable Teaching Assistants to join a growing supply bank supporting a variety of schools (Primary & Secondary Schools).
This is an excellent opportunity to work within different educational environments, develop your professional skills, and gain valuable experience supporting pupils with diverse learning needs.
Key Responsibilities
Supporting classroom teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons
Providing one-to-one and small group support to pupils
Promoting positive behaviour and maintaining a safe, structured learning environment
Assisting with classroom preparation, resources, and general administrative tasks
Supporting pupils’ academic, social, and emotional developmentWhat We’re Looking For
We are seeking individuals who demonstrate:
A proactive and enthusiastic approach to supporting learning
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
The ability to adapt quickly to different school environments
A commitment to maintaining high standards of behaviour and safeguardingExperience and Qualifications
To be considered for this role, you should ideally have:
Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant or in a similar classroom-based support role
A sound understanding of classroom practices and strategies for supporting pupils with varying abilities
Experience in supporting positive behaviour and contributing to an inclusive learning environment
A relevant childcare, education, or support qualification (desirable but not essential)Why Join the Supply Bank?
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay
Flexible working patterns to suit your availability
Opportunities to gain experience across a range of primary and secondary schools
Ongoing support and guidance from a dedicated recruitment teamIf you are passionate about supporting young people and are looking for a flexible role within education, we would love to hear from you.
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy