Pastoral and Child Development Teaching Assistant

New Directions Manchester, England Posted Mar 27, 2026

Full Time
GBP 92.56 – GBP 105 per day
Onsite
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Job description

Job Description

Teaching Assistant – Manchester
£92.56 to £105 per day (PAYE – No Umbrella Company)
Full-Time | Long-Term Roles | Immediate Start

New Directions are recruiting a Level 2 and Level 3 Teaching Assistants for welcoming primary schools in Manchester . These are full-time and flexible roles with long-term opportunity with the potential to become temp to perm.

The Role

  • Support pupils across KS1 and KS2 with both learning and emotional development
  • Work 1:1 and in small groups supporting pupils who may need additional encouragement to engage in learning
  • Help pupils develop confidence, emotional regulation and positive classroom behaviours
  • Work closely with the class teacher and pastoral team to create a calm, supportive learning environment

    • Our schools

  • Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding with strong leadership and a supportive staff team
  • Inclusive school with a strong focus on pupil wellbeing and readiness to learn
  • Welcoming environment where Teaching Assistants are valued and supported

    • The Candidate

  • Experience working with Primary Aged
  • Experience working with children in schools, childcare, youth work or support roles
  • Calm, patient and positive approach with strong relationship-building skills

    • What New Directions Education Ltd offers:

  • A dedicated and expert Account Manager
  • Regular and varied supply work
  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Potential long-term teaching roles
  • Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
  • A network of branches across the UK
  • Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
  • Recommend-a-friend scheme
  • Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

    • We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS check.

    Please select Apply Now to enquire about this job vacancy with New Directions Education Ltd, Manchester branch.

    New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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