Teaching Assistant – South Manchester

Teaching Assistant – Secondary School

Teaching Assistant, South Manchester | Full-Time | September 2026 Start

Contract: Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Location: South Manchester

Are you passionate about supporting young people and making a positive impact in education?

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming secondary school in South Manchester from September. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant or a recent graduate looking to gain valuable classroom experience before pursuing a career in teaching.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to support students both inside and outside the classroom. You will help pupils to engage with learning, build confidence, and achieve their full potential.

Key responsibilities as a Teaching Assistant include:

• Supporting students in lessons across a range of subjects.
• Providing one-to-one and small-group intervention support.
• Assisting students with additional learning needs.
• Helping to manage classroom behaviour and engagement.
• Supporting the wider school community through extracurricular activities and enrichment programmes.
• Building positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.

The Ideal Candidate

We welcome applications from candidates who have:

• Previous experience working with young people in a school setting or
• Recently graduated and are considering a career in teaching, education, or youth work.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in:

• Youth clubs
• Holiday camps
• Sports coaching
• Football coaching
• Tutoring
• Mentoring
• Community or voluntary youth programmes

The successful candidate will:

• Be confident working with secondary-aged students (11–16 years).
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be proactive, adaptable, and enthusiastic.
• Demonstrate a genuine passion for supporting young people.
• Be able to build positive relationships and act as a role model.
• This is a fantastic opportunity for graduates who want to move into a career in teaching. You will benefit from in-depth support and training from the school, and develop your knowledge of the national curriculum.

About us:

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• Free CPD sessions
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How to apply:

You can apply for this role below or get in touch with us directly. All applicants require the appropriate qualifications, and all teachers require a formally recognised teaching qualification.

All candidates must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work. Full assistance will be provided.

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