Primary Teaching Assistant – South Manchester

Primary Teaching Assistant – South Manchester

Prospero Teaching is looking for Primary Teaching Assistants to work in schools across South Manchester.

Acting as a work-finding service, we provide supply cover to a range of Primary, Secondary and SEND schools; from small village schools to large secondary schools. We are currently looking for Teaching Assistants to support students in Early Years all the way up to Key Stage 2 on a supply basis. Strong behaviour management skills are essential.

Prospero Teaching work with both experienced Teaching Assistants and those first embarking on their career in education by helping you find your next position. Some contracts may be extended from day-to-day bookings to longer term cover.

• Location – various locations across South Manchester including Wythenshawe, Northenden and Chorlton
• Type of work – Support students either by supervising a small group of students in activities, working 1:1, 1:2 or 1:3 with students, aid the Teacher in the classroom.
• Start date – October 2026
• Duration – daily bookings, with the potential for extension depending on schools
• Contract type – temporary
• Part time and full time depending on schools’ needs
• Minimum rate of pay – £92.63 per day – rate negotiable dependent on experience and qualifications
• Hours – 8:30 am – 3.30pm (full day), half day (am or pm), individual lesson cover. Start and end time can vary from school to school

Primary Teaching Assistant – requirements

Any teaching related qualifications are desired but not essential (including teaching qualifications obtained abroad)

• Hold Right to Work in the UK – no sponsorship available
• Hold an Enhanced Child DBS certificate on the update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional references that cover the last two years, including any appropriate child-related work experience
• Appropriate CV history including mention of any employment/studying gaps
• Teaching Assistant qualifications desirable
• SEN/SEMH Awareness desirable
• Previous experience working in a UK school, ideally up to at least 6 months
• Updated training including safeguarding, prevent and allergy + anaphylaxis training (desirable however not essential as training is provided)

Primary Teaching Assistant – how to apply

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your updated CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

• Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team

Proud to be listed in the Times as one of ‘The Best Companies To Work For’, Prospero Teaching is an innovative and forward-thinking recruitment agency. With over two decades of experience, our education consultants work hard to find you the most suitable role, from a wide range of teaching jobs across the UK, in thousands of excellent schools, academies, and nurseries. We are an APSCO-audited education agency, and our awards for excellence demonstrate our commitment to high-quality service and best practice.