Teaching Assistant

📍 Prestwich
📅 September Start
⏰ 08:30 - 15:30
💷 £90 - £105 per day (dependent on experience)

We are currently recruiting for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive secondary school in Prestwich from September.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people and helping them succeed both academically and personally. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and support staff to ensure students remain engaged in learning and are able to reach their full potential throughout their secondary education.

We welcome applications from candidates with experience in education, tutoring, sports coaching, mentoring, youth work, care work, or voluntary roles involving young people.

• Support students across Key Stages 3 and 4 in a classroom setting
• Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning
• Help students build confidence, independence, and engagement with learning
• Assist teachers in delivering effective and inclusive lessons
• Support students with varying abilities and learning needs
• Promote positive behaviour and a productive learning environment
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, SEN teams, and pastoral staff

• Experience working with children or young people in an educational, coaching, mentoring, care, or voluntary capacity
• Previous tutoring, sports coaching, or youth work experience is highly desirable
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Positive, proactive, and adaptable approach
• Ability to build strong relationships with students and staff
• Passion for supporting young people and their development
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one

• September start
• Full-time, long-term opportunity
• Competitive daily rate of £90 - £105 per day
• Supportive and well-established secondary school
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Valuable experience for aspiring teachers and education professionals
• Opportunity to make a positive impact on students' educational journeys

If you have experience working with young people through education, tutoring, sports coaching, mentoring, youth work, or volunteering, and are looking for a rewarding role within a secondary school, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for this exciting Teaching Assistant opportunity in Prestwich.

The successful applicant will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance and all relevant safeguarding and pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance.