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General Teaching Assistant North Manchester (M8, M9, M24, M40)
Start Date: ASAP
Rate: GBP102+ per day
Type: Full-time, Long-term
Contract: Temp with potential to extend
Hours: 8:30 am 3:30 pm
Location: North Manchester

About the Role:
Prospero Teaching is working with several fantastic and community-focused primary schools in North Manchester (covering M8, M9, M24, and M40 postcodes) who are looking for an enthusiastic General Teaching Assistant to join their team. Whether youre experienced or looking to build on a solid foundation, this is a great opportunity to play a key part in helping children succeed, both academically and personally.

This role will involve general classroom support across EYFS, KS1, or KS2, depending on your strengths and the school’s needs.

What Youll Be Doing:

Supporting the class teacher with daily classroom activities and routines.

Providing small group or 1:1 support for pupils who may need additional help.

Assisting with learning resources and preparing materials for lessons.

Helping manage classroom behaviour and encouraging positive interactions.

Supporting children with special educational needs (SEN) or English as an additional language (EAL) where needed.

Encouraging a positive and inclusive atmosphere within the classroom.

What Were Looking For:
Wed love to hear from you if you have:

A Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or similar relevant experience).

A patient, nurturing, and enthusiastic approach to working with children.

A willingness to work flexibly and take initiative.

Experience supporting children in a school or educational setting (desirable).

Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Essential Requirements:

Right to Work in the UK

Enhanced DBS certificate (on the Update Service or willing to apply)

Two professional references

Recent safeguarding training (or willingness to complete it)

Why Join Us?
Access to excellent CPD, including free safeguarding and behaviour management training
Long-term opportunities in schools that value and support their staff
A friendly team here to support your placement and development
Opportunity to build a career in education and make a genuine difference

How to Apply:
If you’re ready to step into a rewarding school environment and help shape young minds, apply now with your up-to-date CV. Wed love to hear from you!

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency for this vacancy.

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.