Primary Teaching Assistant - Bury

Location: Bury, Greater Manchester
Start Date: ASAP
Pay: £90-£110 per day (depending on experience)
Contract: Full-time | Term Time Only

Aspire People are currently recruiting for a dedicated and experienced Primary Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Bury.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting children’s learning, development, and progress within a primary school setting.

We are looking for someone enthusiastic, reliable, and committed to helping pupils reach their full potential while working closely with teaching staff in a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:
-Support the class teacher with day-to-day classroom activities
-Deliver targeted small group interventions
-Provide one-to-one support for pupils when required
-Assist children with additional learning or SEN needs
-Prepare classroom resources and learning materials
-Promote positive behaviour and classroom engagement
-Help create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment
-Follow all safeguarding and school policies at all times

Essential Requirements:
-Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
-Previous experience working in UK primary schools
-Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
-Good knowledge of safeguarding procedures
-Strong communication and teamwork skills
-Right to work in the UK

Desirable Experience:
-Previous SEN support experience
-Knowledge of phonics programmes such as Read Write Inc or Letters and Sounds
-Behaviour management or intervention experience

What the School Offers:
-Competitive daily pay rates
-Friendly and supportive school team
-Opportunity for long-term placement
-Ongoing professional development opportunities
-Rewarding role making a real difference to pupils

Apply Today

If you are an experienced Teaching Assistant available to start immediately, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and Natalie at Aspire People will be in touch to discuss the next steps.

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.