Teaching Assistant required in South Manchester

Teaching Assistant required in South Manchester

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role:

Are you passionate about supporting students to overcome barriers to learning? Do you have the drive and empathy to make a difference in the lives of disengaged students? Teaching Personnel is seeking a committed and dynamic Teaching Assistant to join a thriving secondary school in South Manchester, supporting students who need extra help to re-engage with their education.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers to support students in the classroom, helping to promote positive behaviour, encourage active participation, and provide tailored learning support. Your role will be pivotal in helping to reintegrate students who are struggling to stay focused and motivated, creating an environment where every student can thrive.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one and small group support to students, particularly those who are disengaged from learning.
• Assist with behaviour management to foster a positive learning environment.
• Support teachers in delivering tailored lessons that meet the individual needs of students.
• Monitor and track student progress, providing feedback to teachers on student development.
• Help students build their confidence, motivation, and social skills.
• Encourage and reinforce a growth mindset among students.
• Assist with administrative tasks as required, including maintaining student records and preparing learning materials.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience working with children or young people in an educational setting is desirable.
• A positive and proactive attitude with a passion for working with disengaged learners.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with students.
• Patience, resilience, and an understanding of the challenges students face in re-engaging with education.
• An adaptable approach and the ability to work well as part of a team.
• A commitment to the safeguarding and well-being of students.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Support from an experienced and dedicated team of consultants.
• The opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of young people in South Manchester.
• If you are ready to make a positive impact on students' lives and support them in reaching their full potential, we would love to hear from you!

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and why you are a great fit for this role. We look forward to hearing from you!

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
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