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Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Job title: Level 2 Teaching Assistant
Contract type: Temporary
Location: Tameside
Industry: Primary
Salary: £95 - £110 per day
Reference: TA2_1783327259
Contact name: Aspire People Limited
Contact email: Ryan.Long@aspirepeople.co.uk

Job description

Level 2 Teaching Assistant - General Classroom Support | Full-Time

Location: Manchester & Greater Manchester
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Long-Term

Do you have recent experience working in a UK primary school and want to continue making a difference in children's education?

We are recruiting a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning within a friendly and inclusive primary school. This role would suit someone who enjoys working closely with children and thrives in a busy classroom environment.

Your Responsibilities
Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons across the curriculum.
Work with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning.
Assist with phonics, reading, writing, and numeracy activities.
Help prepare classroom resources and learning materials.
Support pupils with varying learning abilities and additional needs.
Encourage positive behaviour, participation, and independence.
Supervise pupils during classroom activities and transitions.
Contribute to a safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environment.
Essential Requirements

✔ Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).
✔ Recent experience working within a UK primary school in the last 2 years is essential. Applications without recent UK school experience cannot be considered.
✔ Good understanding of safeguarding and behaviour management.
✔ Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
✔ Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

In Return We Offer
Competitive pay rates.
Support from an experienced education consultant.
Access to long-term and permanent opportunities.
Opportunities for continued professional development.
The chance to join a welcoming and supportive school community.

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.

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