Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – Primary & Secondary Schools
Location – Manchester
Rate of Pay: £12.71 – £14.00 per hour
Contract: Temporary
About the Role
Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant seeking greater flexibility or looking to broaden your experience across a range of school settings? We are currently recruiting enthusiastic and reliable Teaching Assistants to join a growing supply bank supporting a variety of schools (Primary & Secondary Schools).
This is an excellent opportunity to work within different educational environments, develop your professional skills, and gain valuable experience supporting pupils with diverse learning needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting classroom teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons
• Providing one-to-one and small group support to pupils
• Promoting positive behaviour and maintaining a safe, structured learning environment
• Assisting with classroom preparation, resources, and general administrative tasks
• Supporting pupils’ academic, social, and emotional development

What We’re Looking For
We are seeking individuals who demonstrate:

• A proactive and enthusiastic approach to supporting learning
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to adapt quickly to different school environments
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of behaviour and safeguarding

Experience and Qualifications
To be considered for this role, you should ideally have:

• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant or in a similar classroom-based support role
• A sound understanding of classroom practices and strategies for supporting pupils with varying abilities
• Experience in supporting positive behaviour and contributing to an inclusive learning environment
• A relevant childcare, education, or support qualification (desirable but not essential)

Why Join the Supply Bank?

• Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay
• Flexible working patterns to suit your availability
• Opportunities to gain experience across a range of primary and secondary schools
• Ongoing support and guidance from a dedicated recruitment team

If you are passionate about supporting young people and are looking for a flexible role within education, we would love to hear from you.

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.