Secondary Teaching Assistants - Tameside in Denton

Secondary Teaching Assistants – Tameside Location: Tameside – Ashton-under-Lyne, Denton, Hyde, Stalybridge & surrounding areas Start: November 2026 / Ongoing Contract: Full-time & Part-time opportunities Pay: £93–£110 per day, dependent on experience and role Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting Teaching Assistants to work across our partner secondary schools throughout Tameside. With a number of schools looking for additional support following the October half term, we are keen to speak with experienced Teaching Assistants as well as graduates and individuals with transferable experience who are looking to start or develop a career in education. The Role Depending on the school and your experience, responsibilities may include: Supporting pupils across KS3 and KS4 within the classroom Providing 1:1 and small-group support Supporting pupils with SEN and additional learning needs Helping pupils with engagement, confidence and progress Providing pastoral and behaviour support Working alongside teachers, SEN and pastoral teams Supporting pupils across a range of curriculum subjects Who We're Looking For We would love to hear from: Experienced Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants and SEN TAs Graduates considering a future career in teaching, educational psychology or education Psychology, Education, English, Maths, Science, Humanities and other subject graduates Youth workers, sports coaches and mentors with experience supporting young people Individuals with experience in SEN, SEMH, behaviour or pastoral support Confident and enthusiastic individuals who can build positive relationships with secondary-aged pupils Previous school experience is beneficial but not essential for all opportunities. Relevant experience working with young people and the right attitude can be equally valuable. Drivers are particularly encouraged to apply, as being able to travel between different areas of Tameside can open up a wider range of school opportunities. However, you do not need to drive – we are also keen to hear from candidates who use public transport and are happy to travel to different schools across the Tameside area. Why Work With Teaching Personnel? Opportunities across a range of Tameside secondary schools Full-time, part-time and flexible work available Short-term and long-term placements Opportunities that can lead to permanent school positions Weekly pay Access to training and CPD Support from a dedicated local secondary consultant Whether you're an experienced TA looking for your next school or a graduate wanting to gain valuable classroom experience before teacher training, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with an up-to-date CV to discuss current opportunities across Tameside. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of statutory holiday pay. This advert is for temporary positions; in some cases, the option to make a role permanent may become available. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be subject to the appropriate safeguarding and vetting checks, including an Enhanced DBS. 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. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website