Unqualified Teaching Assistant

Aspire People is recruiting a passionate unqualified Teaching Assistant to join a friendly primary school in Manchester.

This role is perfect for individuals who have experience working with children in schools, youth services, or child support roles over the last 2 years but don't hold formal qualifications. Your experience matters, and we'll support you to grow your career.

The Role

Support classroom teachers with daily teaching activities

Work 1:1 or in small groups to help pupils access the curriculum

Assist with behaviour management and encourage positive learning habits

Support emotional wellbeing and social skills development

Help with practical classroom tasks, organisation, and routines

The Ideal Candidate

Recent experience working with children in schools, youth work, childcare, mentoring, or similar roles

Patient, empathetic, and proactive

Confident communicating with children, parents, and staff

Able to support a variety of pupils, including those with additional needs

Committed to safeguarding and child development

Why Work With Aspire People?

Long-term and full-time placements available

Competitive daily pay

Access to CPD and professional support

Opportunities to move into Level 2 or Level 3 roles

Supportive, friendly schools that value your experience

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.