Teaching Assistant – Full-Time Role in Stockport Teaching Personnel is working with an Ofsted-rated "Good" secondary school in Stockport to recruit a Teaching Assistant for a full-time position starting ASAP and continuing until the end of the academic year. The role offers a chance to transition into a permanent position based on performance. The pay for this role is £419.25 - £500 per week. Role Overview This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to gain valuable experience in a secondary school environment, working alongside teachers to support students in their learning and development. As a Teaching Assistant, you will provide essential classroom support, ensuring that all students, regardless of their abilities or backgrounds, can fully engage in their lessons and achieve their potential. Key Responsibilities Classroom Support : Assist teachers in delivering engaging lessons and provide support to students both individually and in small groups. Individualised Learning : Work closely with students who may require additional support, including those with Special Educational Needs (SEN) or behavioural challenges, to ensure they access the curriculum and make progress. Behavioural Support : Assist in managing classroom behaviour, implementing strategies to maintain a positive and productive learning environment. Monitoring and Feedback : Track the progress of students, providing feedback to teachers and making recommendations for any additional support required. Encouraging Independence : Help students develop skills for independent learning and problem-solving. Collaboration with Staff : Work as part of a team with teaching and support staff to ensure a cohesive approach to student learning and development. What We Are Looking For A Passion for Education : A desire to work with young people and contribute to their educational and personal development. Good Communication Skills : The ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents. Patience and Empathy : The ability to support students with different learning styles, needs, and challenges. Adaptability : A flexible and proactive approach to meeting the varying needs of students in the classroom. Experience Working with Young People (Desirable) : Any experience in tutoring, youth work, or SEN support is an advantage. Why Apply? Immediate Start Available Full-Time Role with the potential to become permanent Competitive Pay : £419.25 - £500 per week Gain Valuable Experience in a secondary school setting Supportive School Environment with opportunities for professional development If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of young people and gaining practical experience in education, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career. Apply today through Teaching Personnel and make a difference in the classroom All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.