Teaching Assistant – Primary School in Urmston Start Date: April | Location: Urmston | In partnership with Teaching Personnel A warm and inclusive primary school in Urmston is seeking a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team from April. This role is offered in collaboration with Teaching Personnel, a trusted education recruitment partner known for connecting talented staff with fantastic schools. About the Role As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital part in supporting teaching and learning across the classroom. Key responsibilities include: Providing dedicated one‑to‑one and small‑group support Assisting with the planning, delivery, and assessment of lessons Helping to maintain a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment Supporting pupils with additional needs, including SEND and EAL Encouraging positive behaviour and contributing to effective classroom management Building strong, positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families ✅ Ideal Candidate Profile We would love to hear from applicants who are: Experienced working with children (ideally within a primary school) Passionate about supporting learning and making a real difference Strong communicators with a collaborative, team‑focused mindset Patient, empathetic, and nurturing in their approach Hold a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable, not essential) Why Join Teaching Personnel? Variety of Roles – Access opportunities across local primary schools CPD Academy – Ongoing training to support your professional development Weekly Pay – Competitive rates aligned with experience myTP Portal – Easy digital management of your schedule and assignments Safeguarding Focus – We prioritise safe, supportive working environments Recognition & Rewards – Celebrate your achievements through our Excellence in Education Awards Interested in Applying? Please send your most up‑to‑date CV and contact details. A member of our team will be in touch shortly 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.