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Teaching Assistant – Primary Schools | Salford | School Hours
Passionate about helping children succeed? Looking for flexible work that fits around your lifestyle?
Choice Teachers is currently recruiting enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistants to support primary schools across Salford. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about making a positive difference in children’s lives, whether you have a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or valuable transferable experience working with children and young people.
We have a variety of opportunities available, including day-to-day supply, long-term placements, part-time and full-time roles, with flexibility to suit your availability.
The Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Support pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups, helping them overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential.
- Build positive relationships with children, promoting confidence, engagement and independence.
- Assist class teachers in delivering engaging lessons across Early Years, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
- Help manage behaviour effectively and contribute to a positive learning environment.
- Support children with additional needs, social, emotional and behavioural challenges where required.
We Would Love To Hear From You If You Have:
- A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, or
- Experience working with children and young people in education, residential care, youth work, support work, sports coaching, childcare, mentoring or similar settings.
- Strong communication skills and a positive, proactive attitude.
- The ability to adapt to different school environments.
- Experience supporting children with SEND or challenging behaviour (desirable but not essential).
This Role Is Ideal For:
- Qualified Teaching Assistants seeking flexible work.
- Graduates considering a PGCE or career in education.
- Individuals from care, youth work, residential support or coaching backgrounds looking to transition into schools.
- Experienced support workers who enjoy helping children achieve their potential.
Requirements
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).
- Experience working with children or young people that can be referenced.
- Two professional references.
- Right to work in the UK.
What Choice Teachers Offers
- Competitive rates of pay, inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.
- Flexible day-to-day and long-term opportunities.
- School hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday.
- Generous Refer-a-Friend bonus scheme.
- Pension contributions (subject to qualifying period).
- Full compliance with Agency Workers’ Regulations (AWR).
- Ongoing support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant.
Choice Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding and compliance checks. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of background.
Please note: We are specifically looking for candidates with previous experience working with children or young people in schools, care, youth work, coaching or similar environments. Applications without relevant experience may not be shortlisted.