Teaching Assistant

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in the Burnage area of south Manchester is seeking a caring, patient, and resilient Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis. This ongoing role will involve providing dedicated 1:1 support for a child in Year 3 with behavioural difficulties, helping them to access learning and thrive in the classroom environment.

This is a nurturing and community-focused primary school with a strong reputation for inclusion, care, and high expectations. The staff team work closely together to ensure that every child receives the support they need to succeed, both academically and personally.

The school has a warm and welcoming atmosphere, where relationships and wellbeing are at the heart of everything they do. With a strong and supportive leadership team, the school provides an excellent environment for professional growth and collaborative practice. The ethos centres on building resilience, fostering curiosity, and celebrating the achievements of all pupils.

Burnage is a residential suburb in south Manchester, known for its close-knit community, excellent transport links, and easy access to the city centre. It offers a good balance of local amenities, green spaces, and a friendly neighbourhood feel. Its convenient location makes it an appealing place to work, with regular bus and rail connections to surrounding areas.

The successful candidate will:

• Provide 1:1 support to a child in Year 3 with mild behavioural difficulties, helping them to stay engaged and focused in lessons.
• Support the class teacher in delivering learning activities and adapting tasks where necessary.
• Promote positive behaviour and build a trusting, supportive relationship with the child.
• Work closely with the school's SENDCo, teaching staff, and parents to monitor progress and ensure consistent support strategies are in place.
• Contribute to creating an inclusive, encouraging classroom environment for all pupils.

Tradewind also offer a range of benefits including access to 100's of online CPD through the National College and on-site payroll service.

To join us and be successful in this role you will need to:

• Hold a relevant Teaching assistant qualification
• Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks
• CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible
• Legal right to work in the UK

If you're a teaching assistant looking for an exciting new opportunity and would like to register with Tradewind Recruitment, please apply now and take the next step in your teaching career! Or for more information about the role, contact Mark Laurie on /