Teaching Assistant
| Company: | senploy |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £102 - £115 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | BLACKLEY, MANCHESTER |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 14 Sept 2026 |
Summary
General Teaching Assistant
Location: Blackley
Contract: Long-term, ongoing
Full time/Part time: Full time
Pay: £102-£115 per day
Start date: September 2026
Expected End date: End of the academic year
Hours: 8:30am-3:30pm
A welcoming school in Blackley is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic General Teaching Assistant to join their team from September on a long-term, ongoing basis until the end of the academic year.
The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher to support pupils with their learning, development and wellbeing throughout the school day. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with children and wants to make a positive difference within a supportive school environment.
Key responsibilities:
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Supporting the class teacher with the delivery of engaging lessons and activities
Supporting the class teacher with the delivery of engaging lessons and activities
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Providing 1:1 and small-group support where required
Providing 1:1 and small-group support where required
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Helping pupils stay focused and engaged with their learning
Helping pupils stay focused and engaged with their learning
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Assisting with classroom activities, resources and preparation
Assisting with classroom activities, resources and preparation
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Supporting pupils with their academic, social and emotional development
Supporting pupils with their academic, social and emotional development
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Encouraging positive behaviour and maintaining a safe, inclusive classroom environment
Encouraging positive behaviour and maintaining a safe, inclusive classroom environment
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Supporting pupils during break and lunchtime
Supporting pupils during break and lunchtime
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Helping to promote independence, confidence and positive relationships
Helping to promote independence, confidence and positive relationships
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Working collaboratively with teachers and other members of the school team
Working collaboratively with teachers and other members of the school team
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Providing general classroom support throughout the school day
Providing general classroom support throughout the school day
What the school offers:
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A welcoming and supportive school environment
A welcoming and supportive school environment
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A friendly and experienced staff team
A friendly and experienced staff team
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The opportunity to gain valuable experience within education
The opportunity to gain valuable experience within education
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Ongoing support and guidance from school staff
Ongoing support and guidance from school staff
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A long-term position through to the end of the academic year
A long-term position through to the end of the academic year
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A rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to pupils' learning and development
A rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to pupils' learning and development
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with children and looking to develop their experience within a school setting.
The successful applicant will:
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Have experience working with children or young people, ideally within an educational setting
Have experience working with children or young people, ideally within an educational setting
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Be enthusiastic, patient and nurturing
Be enthusiastic, patient and nurturing
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Have a positive and proactive approach to supporting pupils
Have a positive and proactive approach to supporting pupils
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Be confident working as part of a team
Be confident working as part of a team
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Be able to build positive relationships with children and staff
Be able to build positive relationships with children and staff
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Have good communication and organisational skills
Have good communication and organisational skills
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Be adaptable and willing to support pupils across a range of activities
Be adaptable and willing to support pupils across a range of activities
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Have full-time availability from September
Have full-time availability from September
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Hold a valid Child Workforce DBS or be willing to obtain one
Hold a valid Child Workforce DBS or be willing to obtain one
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Have the right to work in the UK
Have the right to work in the UK
What we offer:
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Free access to CPD and safeguarding training
Free access to CPD and safeguarding training
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Dedicated consultant and ongoing support
Dedicated consultant and ongoing support
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Access to a range of education opportunities
Access to a range of education opportunities
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Competitive daily rates of £102-£115
Competitive daily rates of £102-£115
Compliance and safeguarding:
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS (Child Workforce), satisfactory references, and full compliance with KCSIE (2025) guidance and safer recruitment standards. Overseas police checks may be required where applicable. Educato Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Educato Limited acts as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.