Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – Primary School (Sporting Background Advantageous)
Start Date: May
Location: Partington, Manchester
Contract: Full-time

Are you enthusiastic about education and passionate about sport? Teaching Personnel is supporting a friendly primary school in Partington to recruit a dynamic Teaching Assistant with experience in sports coaching or a strong sporting background. This role offers an exciting opportunity to bring your love of sport into the classroom while helping pupils grow academically, socially, and physically.

About the Role

• Provide support to pupils across KS1 and KS2 in both classroom lessons and PE sessions.
• Assist teachers with delivering lessons, managing the classroom, and preparing resources.
• Lead or support small group interventions, including activities promoting teamwork, confidence, and physical well-being.
• Use sport-based strategies to encourage positive behaviour and engagement.
• Help plan, organise, and deliver PE lessons, sports activities, and extra-curricular clubs.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience working as a sports coach or in a sports-related role (school or community setting).
• Ability to inspire and motivate children through physical activity and teamwork.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive attitude and a genuine interest in supporting pupil development.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

• Access to a wide range of school-based opportunities tailored to your skills and goals.
• Continuous professional development through our Training & Development Academy.
• Competitive weekly pay reflective of your experience and responsibilities.
• Straightforward management of your work, timesheets, and communication via the myTP portal.
• A commitment to safe, supportive, and professional working practices.
• Recognition of exceptional contributions through our Excellence in Education Awards.

Interested?

Apply now by sending your CV or visit www.teachingpersonnel.com to register.

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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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