Job Description

Level 2 & Level 3 Teaching Assistant - Manchester - Secondary School

Kat at Aspire People is working in partnership with a number of Secondary Schools across Greater Manchester, who are currently seeking to appoint Level 2 and Level 3 on either a fixed term contract or permanent basis.

Applications are invited from fully qualified and experienced Teaching Assistants, but also to those whom are newly qualified, or have experience and are seeking to begin their teaching assistant courses, or teacher training in Sept 2025.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for an enthusiastic teaching assistant to join our highly dedicated SEN team. Duties will include in class support for students to give them every opportunity to make expected progress by accessing the whole curriculum. Under the direction of the SENCO and teaching staff, you will prepare individualised and/or differentiating teaching resources for use in class.

We are looking for individuals who have a very flexible and enthusiastic approach to suit the varying and sometimes complex needs of our schools students, and be prepared to undertake any associated tasks as required. The successful candidate will be a confident communicator as they will need to liaise with parents and carers in a a manner that will support students in their learning.

They will work effectively on their own to support the running of the department through the management of departmental documentation, including recording, reporting, monitoring pupil progress and cataloguing and filing. We are looking for someone who can demonstrate commitment, energy, and drive to join our team and work to provide positive learning experiences for all our schools students.

The successful candidate will:

- Have experience of working with young people

- Hold NVQ Level 2 in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools or related area, an equivalent qualification, or be willing to work towards Level 2 in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools

- Be able to address the needs of our students by supporting them in overcoming their barriers to learning

- Be able to demonstrate an awareness of emotional wellbeing and empathy for young people, to understand their needs and respond accordingly

- Be rigorous in maintaining high standards of behaviour and attitude and model this

- Be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and a high degree of emotional intelligence

- Have the ability to work well in a team and independently

How to apply:

Email a an up-to-date CV to Kat @aspire people.co .uk

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks