Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel are recruiting Teaching Assistants to support learning across our partner secondary schools in Sale and Altrincham. This role is ideal for anyone looking to gain experience in education, support students aged 11–16, and work flexibly within their local Trafford community.

We are currently seeking Teaching Assistants to start ASAP and continue through to July, with opportunities for long term or permanent roles. This role is perfect for recent graduates with previous experience working with young people or in education.

Location: Sale / Altrincham / Timperley / Broadheath
Hours: Full-time – 5 days a week
Pay: £89 – £100 per day (dependent on experience)

Responsibilities

• Supporting students in lessons across core subjects
• Providing 1:1 or small‑group support
• Helping with behaviour, engagement, and classroom routines
• Assisting teachers to create a positive learning environment
• Supporting students with SEN or additional learning needs

Why register with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive daily pay
• Consistent work
• No planning or marking required
• Weekly pay
• Access to free CPD courses
• Opportunity to build experience for teacher training or future school-based roles

Teaching Personnel’s Manchester Secondary branch works with the majority of Trafford secondary schools, giving you access to regular, local opportunities in the Sale/Altrincham area.

Who we’re looking for

This role suits candidates with experience in:

• Supporting young people: experience of youth work, tutoring, coaching, mentoring, Childcare, nursery work, residential support
• Recent graduates

Good public transport links to Sale and Altrincham via Metrolink and local buses make this role accessible for candidates travelling across Trafford.

How to apply

Please submit your CV outlining your suitability for the role. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted by our team.

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.
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