Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Teaching Assistant Location: Manchester Start Date: ASAP Salary: £100 - £130 per day Do you have experience supporting students with SEND, including ASD, ADHD, EAL and SEMH needs? Have you previously worked…

Pay rate £100 – £130/day
Job type Temporary
Posted 8 September 2026

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Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Manchester
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £100 - £130 per day

Do you have experience supporting students with SEND, including ASD, ADHD, EAL and SEMH needs?

Have you previously worked as a Teaching Assistant within a UK secondary school?

Are you confident supporting secondary-aged students with their academic, social and emotional development?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a secondary school in Manchester that supports students with a range of individual learning needs. The school is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where students can access their education and develop their confidence and independence.

The school is looking for an experienced Teaching Assistant for short-term and long-term temporary opportunities on a full-time basis. The successful Teaching Assistant will support secondary-aged students, including pupils with ASD, ADHD, EAL and SEMH needs, working alongside teaching staff to provide effective classroom and individual support.

The successful Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience working as a Teaching Assistant or supporting pupils within a UK secondary school
• Experience supporting students with SEND, including ASD and ADHD
• Experience supporting students with EAL and SEMH needs
• A confident and adaptable approach to supporting secondary-aged students
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills
• A patient, supportive and positive attitude

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash. 

If you are interested in this position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.  

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CONTACT NUMBER: (phone number removed) & ask for Nathan.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. 

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment

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