Level 2 Teaching Assistant Location: Blackley, Manchester (M9) Start Date: September 2026 Contract: Full-time, temporary (potential for permanent) Pay: £92.59 - £114.48 per day Monarch Education are currently recruiting for a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in the Blackley (M9) area of Manchester starting in September 2026. This is a full-time, temporary role, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate. The Role As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils' learning and development across the school, working collaboratively with teachers, SEN staff and the wider school team. This is a varied role requiring flexibility to support pupils from Early Years (EYFS) through to Key Stage 2 (KS2). Key Responsibilities Supporting teaching and learning across EYFS to KS2 Delivering small group and 1:1 interventions Assisting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Helping to create a positive, inclusive classroom environment Supporting behaviour management and pupil engagement Assisting the class teacher with preparation of resources and classroom activities The Ideal Candidate Holds a Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (essential) Has recent experience working in a primary school setting Demonstrates confidence supporting pupils with SEND Is adaptable and comfortable working across multiple year groups Has strong communication and teamwork skills Is enthusiastic, patient and committed to supporting children's learning Why Apply? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive school environment where you can make a real difference across all primary age groups, with the added benefit of a role that could become permanent. Apply Now If you are a passionate and experienced Teaching Assistant ready for your next opportunity in September 2026, we would love to hear from you. Apply today with Monarch Education to take the next step in your career. Benefits of Working with Monarch Education: GCA Approved Supplier opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy free Safeguarding training refer a friend scheme - £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals) online portal to manage your pay and timesheets To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide - please visit our website - About Us - Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk) Important Information: All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay. Equal Opportunities - Monarch Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant's applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check. This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.