Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant | Secondary Schools - September Start in Manchester

Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant | Secondary Schools - September Start in Manchester

Manchester Temporary 28000 - 39000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Teaching Personnel

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support students in class, provide interventions, and create an inclusive learning environment.
  • Company: Welcoming secondary schools in South Manchester with a focus on inclusivity.
  • Benefits: Competitive pay, full-time roles, ongoing training, and potential for permanent positions.
  • Other info: Flexible roles across different year groups with dedicated consultant support.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives while gaining valuable experience.
  • Qualifications: Experience with children or young people; passion for supporting their potential.

The predicted salary is between 28000 - 39000 £ per year.

Location: M20 & surrounding South Manchester areas

Competitive daily pay

September 2026 Start

Full-time | Temporary & Temp-to-Perm Opportunities

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people? We’re working with a number of welcoming and inclusive secondary schools across the M20 area of Manchester who are looking to appoint enthusiastic Teaching Assistants and Learning Support Assistants for September starts. Whether you’ve worked as a Teaching Assistant, Youth Worker, Support Worker, Care Worker, Sports Coach or Behaviour Mentor, we’d love to hear from you!

You’ll be supporting students across mainstream secondary schools, working flexibly across different year groups and adapting to the needs of each classroom.

Duties:

  • Supporting students in class across KS3 & KS4 (with opportunities to work across different year groups)
  • Providing one-to-one and small group interventions
  • Supporting pupils with SEND, SEMH and additional learning needs
  • Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement with learning
  • Building positive relationships with students and staff
  • Helping create an inclusive and supportive learning environment
  • Assisting teachers with classroom activities and resources

Experience working with children or young people in roles such as:

  • Teaching Assistant
  • Learning Support Assistant
  • Youth Worker
  • Care Worker
  • Behaviour Mentor
  • Sports Coach
  • Residential Support Worker
  • Tutor or similar

Skills:

  • A confident, adaptable and resilient approach
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to work across different classes, subjects and year groups
  • A genuine passion for supporting young people to achieve their potential

Benefits:

  • Competitive daily rates of pay
  • Full-time opportunities from September
  • Temporary, long-term and temp-to-perm positions available
  • Opportunities to gain valuable school-based experience
  • Ongoing CPD and training
  • Dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your placement
  • Opportunity to secure a permanent role within a fantastic secondary school

Whether you’re an experienced Teaching Assistant or looking to transfer your skills from youth work, care or support work into education, this could be the perfect opportunity to begin or continue your school-based career. Apply today to secure your September role and start making a positive impact in a secondary school in South Manchester!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training.

Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant | Secondary Schools - September Start in Manchester employer: Teaching Personnel

Join a supportive and nurturing educational environment as a Part Time Teacher in the BB4 area, where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of Upper Key Stage 2 pupils. With competitive pay, small class sizes, and dedicated consultant support, this role offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth and the chance to inspire young minds in a welcoming community. Embrace the rewarding experience of teaching while enjoying the flexibility of a part-time schedule.

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We think you need these skills to ace Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant | Secondary Schools - September Start in Manchester

Supporting students with SEND
Supporting students with SEMH
One-to-one and small group interventions
Encouraging positive behaviour
Building positive relationships
Creating an inclusive learning environment
Assisting teachers with classroom activities