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Teaching Assistant

Job description

Position: Teaching Assistant (Secondary)
Location: Manchester
Salary: £90 - £120 per day (Dependent on experience)
Employment Type: Full-time, Part-time & Flexible Supply

Simply Education is working in partnership with secondary schools across Manchester to recruit Teaching Assistants for flexible supply and long-term opportunities.

Whether you're looking for day-to-day flexibility, a better work-life balance, or a longer-term placement, we have roles to suit your availability and career goals.

The Role:

  • Support students in the classroom, either one-to-one or in small groups

  • Assist teachers with lesson delivery and classroom organisation

  • Help manage behaviour and promote a positive learning environment

  • Support students with additional learning needs where required

  • Follow school policies and contribute to safeguarding and student wellbeing

What We're Looking For:

  • Experience working with children or young people (school-based experience preferred)

  • A minimum of 6 months' experience working within a UK secondary school (desirable)

  • A caring, patient, and adaptable approach

  • Strong communication and teamwork skills

  • Commitment to supporting student progress and engagement

Why Work with Simply Education?

  • Flexible work to suit your lifestyle and availability

  • 24/7 support from a dedicated education recruitment specialist

  • FREE access to market-leading CPD courses

  • FREE online training and development resources

  • Automatic timesheets - no admin stress

  • Easy-to-use online availability management portal

  • Opportunities across a wide range of local secondary schools

  • Competitive daily pay rates

  • Referral scheme - earn a £100 or £75 Amazon voucher

How to Apply:

  • Click "Apply Now" to submit your CV

  • Call our Manchester office on 0161 413 7292 for an informal chat

  • Email to find out more

If you're looking for a rewarding role in education that offers flexibility and variety, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Simply Education today and take the next step in your education career - apply now!