Teaching Assistant - Manchester Secondary

Teaching Assistant - Secondary Schools

Teaching Personnel are recruiting Teaching Assistants to support a range of secondary schools across Tameside and nearby areas. These opportunities are ideal for recent graduates considering a career in education, as well as individuals looking to gain hands‑on classroom experience working with young people in a structured secondary school setting.

We work closely with schools located across Ashton‑under‑Lyne, Dukinfield, Stalybridge, Hyde, Audenshaw, Denton, Mossley, and surrounding areas. Our partner schools include large multi‑academy trusts, smaller community schools, and specialist provisions, all offering supportive environments where new Teaching Assistants can build confidence and develop essential classroom skills alongside experienced teachers and pastoral teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting pupils in lessons on a one‑to‑one basis or in small groups
• Assisting teachers with classroom management, routines, and lesson preparation
• Helping pupils stay focused, engaged, and on task throughout the school day
• Providing support to students with additional learning or behavioural needs
• Always following safeguarding procedures and school policies

Who We’re Looking For:

• Recent graduates from any degree background
• Individuals with an interest in education or teaching
• Confident communicators with a calm, reliable, and professional approach
• People willing to learn and work collaboratively within a secondary school team
• Any experience with young people (coaching, tutoring, mentoring, youth work, clubs, etc.)

Perks of Working with Teaching Personnel:

• Term‑time, school‑hours working pattern
• Long‑term placement opportunities with potential progression
• Access to free training and CPD through Teaching Personnel
• Weekly pay
• Experience highly valued by teacher training providers and education employers
• Opportunities to work across a range of secondary schools in Tameside

If you are looking to gain valuable experience in education while working in supportive secondary schools across Tameside and the local area, we encourage you to apply and begin your journey with Teaching Personnel.

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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