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Trainee Teaching Assistant

Job Posted: 11 days ago

Salary: £ 92 - 100 / Day
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Salford

Expire in: 16 days

Job Description

Trainee Teaching Assistant – Secondary Schools (Salford)

Full-Time | Suitable for Graduates | Immediate Opportunities Available

Secondary schools across Salford are seeking highly motivated and committed individuals to join their teams as Trainee Teaching Assistants. This role offers an excellent pathway for recent graduates who are considering a career in education or who wish to gain meaningful experience working with young people.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will support teaching and learning across Key Stages 3 and 4, working under the guidance of senior staff to contribute to a safe, inclusive, and productive school environment. This position provides structured training, mentoring, and the opportunity to develop essential skills for those aspiring to progress into teaching or other education‑based professions.

Key Responsibilities

Assisting teachers in the delivery of high-quality lessons and learning activities
Providing academic and pastoral support to students aged 11–16
Supporting pupils with additional needs, including those with SEND or EAL requirements
Supervising small group interventions and one-to-one support sessions as directed
Helping to maintain a positive, orderly, and respectful classroom environment
Contributing to the wider life of the school where required

Candidate Requirements

A degree in any discipline
A genuine interest in education and working with young people
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A professional, adaptable, and proactive approach
The ability to work effectively as part of a team
Previous experience in an educational or youth-focused setting is beneficial but not essential, as full training is provided

Benefits for Graduates

Comprehensive training and ongoing support
Valuable classroom experience to strengthen future PGCE or teacher training applications
Exposure to a wide range of learning needs and educational practices
Opportunities for career progression within the school or wider education sector
Competitive pay and full-time working hours

Location

Secondary schools situated across Salford, with strong transport links to Manchester and surrounding areas.

How to Apply

Applicants are invited to submit their CV along with a brief supporting statement outlining their interest in the role and their suitability for working within a secondary school environment.

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.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website

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Bank details.
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