General Support Assistant

General Support Assistant – Secondary School in Tameside (September Start)

Location: Tameside
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-time or part-time, term-time only
Salary: £89 – £100 per day

A secondary school in Tameside is looking to appoint a General Support Assistant to provide flexible support across classrooms and departments. This is a varied and rewarding role, perfect for someone who enjoys working closely with young people and supporting their learning and wellbeing.

Role responsibilities include:

• Supporting students in lessons, either one-to-one or in small groups

• Assisting with classroom tasks, behaviour management, and lesson prep

• Working with pupils with additional needs, under the guidance of the SENCO

• Carrying out administrative and supervision tasks when required

The successful applicant will:

• Have experience in a school, youth work, or support setting

• Be proactive, friendly, and eager to help pupils succeed

• Be flexible and able to adapt to changing school needs

• Have or be willing to apply for a DBS on the Update Service

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.
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