Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Manchester | Easter Start | September 2026£95 – £120 per day
Hays Education is working in partnership with a high performing secondary school in Manchester to recruit a Teaching Assistant to start September 2026.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a school with an outstanding reputation, well established behaviour systems, and a highly supportive and approachable senior leadership team. The school has a strong focus on inclusion, pupil wellbeing, and staff development.
Your new role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Support pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4 in and out of the classroom
- Work closely with teachers to support learning and engagement
- Provide targeted support to individuals and small groups
- Help create a positive, inclusive learning environment
- Support pupils with additional needs where required
- A varied role working in all areas of the school with the option to specialise
What you'll need to succeed
- Previous experience working with young people (school based experience desirable)
- A calm, patient and proactive approach
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- A genuine passion for supporting secondary age learners
What you'll get in return
- A welcoming and well resourced learning environment
- Excellent senior management and clear leadership
- Well-behaved pupils and supportive staff
- A rewarding role for the full summer term
Why Choose Hays?
Hays Education has over 25 years' experience working with schools across Greater Manchester, providing unrivalled support to educators and school staff. You will benefit from:
- Competitive daily rates of pay (£95-£120 per day)
- A dedicated specialist consultant
- Access to a wide network of local schools
- Ongoing career advice and opportunities
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call William Hobson on now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
If you know of Supply Teaching Assistants or Teachers in Greater Manchester, that are suitable for this type of job, then refer a friend to Hays Education and we'll reward you with £250 gift vouchers (T&Cs apply)
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