Teaching Assistant

1:1 Teaching Assistant Required for Large Primary School in Blackley

Location: Blackley, Manchester

Role Type: Temporary (with potential for extension)

Specialism: Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 (EYFS)

About the Role

At Engage Education, we’ve specialised in recruiting teaching assistants for over a decade, so we know a bit about finding the ideal school for you. We are currently looking for an enthusiastic EY/KS1 Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support at a fantastic, vibrant primary school in Blackley.

Our team has built an excellent reputation in the local area, and we are looking for high-quality support staff to join this thriving school community to positively impact the progress, development, and attainment of their pupils.

Your duties will include:

• Providing tailored support for pupils within the EYFS and KS1 setting.
• Working with small groups of pupils to support inclusive learning.
• Providing targeted intervention support to help students reach their milestones.

The Ideal Applicant Will Have:

• A Level 3 Support Staff Qualification (or equivalent).
• Experience working with young children, ideally within an early years or school environment.
• A real passion for early education and improving the attainment of pupils.
• Bags of creativity for stimulating, engaging, and inspiring young learners.

About the School

You will be joining a large, bustling 3-form entry primary school located in the heart of Blackley.

• Ofsted Rating: Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
• Environment: A collaborative, community-focused school with excellent resources driven by its 3-form entry size.
• Support: Driven by highly supportive leadership with a strong focus on team-wide collaboration and staff wellbeing.

About Us

We are Engage Education, the most trusted education recruitment agency, with professional development and support at our core. When you work with us, you get access to:

• Free, ongoing CPD sessions to boost your skills.
• Your own dedicated consultant with local knowledge of the Manchester area.
• A £50 Amazon voucher when you refer your friends!
• Exclusive wellbeing support, travel discounts, and retail offers from our partners.

How to Apply

You can apply for this role below or get in touch with us directly.

Please Note: All applicants require the appropriate qualifications. If you have not been contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this specific role. All applicants must hold or be willing to undergo a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work (full assistance will be provided).

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