Become a Primary School Teaching Assistant

Location Manchester
Discipline: Aspiring Teachers
Job type: Permanent
Salary: ££90 - 110 per day
Contact name: James Lomax

Contact email: James@coverpeopleuk.co.uk
Job ref: PS - TA
Published: about 14 hours ago

Become a Primary School Teaching Assistant – South Manchester

Start Your Journey Into Education

Are you passionate about working with children and thinking about starting a career in primary education?

Cover People are working with a number of welcoming primary schools across South Manchester including Salford, Trafford, Stockport and Wythenshawe who are looking for enthusiastic individuals interested in becoming Teaching Assistants.

This is a fantastic opportunity for people who want to gain valuable classroom experience and begin a rewarding career supporting children in schools.


This Role Is Ideal For

  • Aspiring teachers

  • Graduates considering a PGCE or teacher training

  • Youth workers, sports coaches or support workers

  • Individuals with experience working with children


What You’ll Be Doing

  • Supporting pupils across EYFS, KS1 or KS2

  • Working 1:1 or with small groups of children

  • Assisting teachers with classroom activities

  • Supporting pupils’ learning, confidence and development

  • Helping to create a positive and inclusive learning environment


⚠️ Important

You must be comfortable undertaking a couple of days of voluntary experience in a school as a way of gaining experience and demonstrating your suitability for future paid roles.


Why Apply?

  • Gain real classroom experience

  • Work with supportive schools across South Manchester

  • Build confidence before progressing into paid roles

  • Receive guidance and support from an experienced consultant


Apply Today

If you’re serious about starting a career in primary education, we’d love to hear from you.