Job Title: Level 1 and 2 Teaching Assistant

Location: Salford

Salary: £450 - £500 per week dependant on experience and qualifications.

The School and Role

A welcoming primary school in Salford is seeking a Level 1 or Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team from April. This full-time role (8:30am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday) is ideal for someone with a warm, nurturing approach who is passionate about helping young children re-engage with learning.

You will work closely with the class teacher to support pupils across the classroom, helping children stay focused, rebuild confidence in their work and develop positive learning habits. The role also involves supporting behaviour expectations, encouraging respectful relationships between pupils, and assisting with basic assessment and feedback to support pupils’ progress.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the early years of a child’s education, within a caring school community that values teamwork and pupil wellbeing.

Requirements

The requested skillset the desired Teaching Assistant you will require;

• Level 1 and 2 TA Experience or confidence working with children.
• A deep understanding of the National Curriculum framework or a willingness to learn this.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with children, parents, and professionals.
• A commitment to inclusive education and the ability to adapt teaching strategies to meet the needs of all learners.
• A positive, patient, and compassionate approach, with a strong commitment to professional development and learning.

What we offer
As a Teaching Assistant, as part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.)
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply
If can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on 0161 273 7475.

The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.

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