Education Support Assistant

Are you a confident, ambitious, and passionate individual with a strong desire to work with young young people? Do you have experience supporting young people across Key Stage 3 and 4? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join an outstanding secondary school in Manchester as an Education Support Assistant.

About the Role:

We are seeking a dedicated Education Support Assistant to support 11-16 year olds across multiple year groups in a range of subjects. This is a full-time position, starting immediately, and continuing until the end of the academic year. As an Education Support Assistant, you will play a key role in fostering a nurturing and stimulating environment, supporting young people’s development and education.

Key Responsibilities:

– Assist in planning and delivering engaging lessons and activities that promote the physical, social, and emotional development of young learners.

– Work closely with the class teacher and other staff to support young people’s individual needs, ensuring each child receives high-quality care and education.

– Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment, encouraging curiosity and development through creative play and structured learning activities.

– Provide targeted support to young people with additional needs, helping to remove barriers to learning and ensure progress.

– Monitor and assess young people’s progress, providing feedback to teachers and parents as required.

– Promote positive behaviour management strategies and ensure a safe, happy classroom environment.

Essential Requirements:

– Teaching Assistant Qualification or a relevant Degree level qualification or equivalent experience working with young people.

– Experience in supporting the learning and development of young people in early years settings.

– A valid enhanced DBS certificate on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one.

– A minimum of grade 4/C in both English and Maths.

– Full-time availability (Monday to Friday, term time only).

– Confidence, ambition, and passion for working with young people.

– Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Desirable:

– Applications are welcome from teachers looking to step back from a full teaching role or Early Career Teachers (ECTs) seeking further classroom experience.

– Please note, sponsorship is not available for this position due to the immediate need for the role.

How to Apply:

If you are enthusiastic about supporting the education and development of young people, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your full CV, detailing your relevant experience, to the Manchester branch at I-Teachers or call our office for more information.