Teaching Assistant

DATE POSTED

Subject

General

Job Branch & Location

North West (Gtr. Manc & Warr) - Rochdale

Job Setting & Role

Secondary & FE - Support
Permanent
£75 - £100 PER DAY DEPENDENT UPON EXPERIENCE

KS3/KS4 Teaching Assistant Required

Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant looking for a new role supporting students in Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4! justteachers, a trusted educational recruitment agency, is working with secondary schools across Greater Manchester and is looking for an experienced Teaching Assistant to work in a dynamic school environment in Rochdale.

Job Role:

As a KS3/KS4 Teaching Assistant, you will support students both in and outside the classroom, helping them to engage with the curriculum and achieve their full potential. You will assist the classroom teacher in delivering lessons, working with small groups or on a one-to-one basis, and providing essential support to students with varying needs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons across KS3 and KS4.
  • Assist with lesson planning, preparation, and resource creation.
  • Work with individual students or small groups to help them access the curriculum.
  • Provide targeted support to students with special educational needs or those who require additional assistance.
  • Help manage classroom behaviour, ensuring a positive learning environment.
  • Monitor student progress, providing feedback to teachers on their development.
  • Support students during exams and assessments where necessary.

Requirements:

  • Experience working as a Teaching Assistant, ideally within a secondary school setting.
  • Teaching Assistant qualification in the UK
  • Familiarity with the KS3 and KS4 curriculum.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Patience, adaptability, and a passion for supporting young people’s learning.
  • A DBS certificate on the update service (or willingness to apply for one).

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary based on experience.
  • Ongoing support from a dedicated justteachers consultant.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Potential for long-term or permanent positions.

If you’re a committed Teaching Assistant ready to make a positive impact on students in KS3 and KS4, we would love to hear from you!

PLEASE APPLY BELOW, OR CALL US NOW ON 0161 850 0310

Justteachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS including a children’s barred list check and where applicable a vulnerable adults barred list check is required for all successful candidates.

To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. Please note that this job expires after 90 days, you can though still apply to be considered for similar roles that we have available.

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