Teaching Assistant | South Manchester | High-Performing Secondary School

Looking for a high-performing secondary school in South Manchester with an exceptional reputation for pastoral care and academic support

A thriving well-regarded school in South Manchester is seeking a dedicated compassionate and motivated Teaching Assistant to join its supportive learning team and play a key role in pupil development and progress.

Job Overview

Our client is recruiting a Teaching Assistant for a January 2026 start.
This highly respected school is known for:

• excellent academic outcomes across all key stages
• a warm inclusive pastoral culture
• an ambitious vision for pupil achievement and personal growth.

The successful candidate will work across KS3 and KS4 supporting pupils with a range of learning needs helping to deliver targeted interventions and ensuring all learners feel confident valued and able to thrive.

The School

This is a school where support staff play a crucial role in pupil success. The learning support department is known for:

• a collaborative multidisciplinary approach
• tailored intervention programmes
• strong relationships between staff pupils and families
• a culture of respect communication and consistent care.

Parents frequently praise the schools nurturing environment and the personalised attention pupils receive.

Staff describe the school as friendly well-led and professionally rewarding with excellent training and opportunities for progression.

Benefits include:

• Comprehensive training and CPD for support staff
• Opportunities for career development (HLTA SEN specialism pastoral progression)
• Supportive leadership and excellent wellbeing provision
• Modern facilities and resources
• Participation in wider school life enrichment and events

Location: South Manchester
Start Date: January 2026
Salary: Competitive dependent on experience

Experience & Requirements

• Previous experience supporting young people (school-based preferred)
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and SEN teams
• A passion for helping pupils succeed
• Right to work in the UK

Application
If you are a motivated Teaching Assistant seeking a rewarding role in South Manchester please submit your CV.