Typical contract TA day rates in Greater Manchester range from £80–£100+ depending on phase, responsibilities (e.g., 1:1 SEN), and qualifications. Equivalent hourly rates often sit around £11–£14. Full-time TA salaries (permanent/FTE) commonly range from £18,000–£23,000, but many posts are term-time only and therefore pro‑rata. Expect standard school hours (circa 8:15–3:45), with occasional breakfast/after-school duties or intervention sessions. Career pathways include Senior TA/HLTA, Pastoral or Attendance Officer, SEND Support, Cover Supervisor, or progressing into Initial Teacher Training. Jobwise’s data highlights higher-paying trusts, SEND roles with enhanced rates, and schools offering funded CPD.

• Classroom support: small-group and 1:1 interventions, differentiation, behaviour support, and promoting safeguarding and wellbeing.
• SEN expertise: strategies for ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and speech & language needs; experience with EHCP targets is valued.
• Communication and teamwork: working closely with teachers, therapists, and parents; clear, empathetic communication with pupils.
• Organisation and adaptability: following lesson plans, preparing resources, and supporting changing classroom priorities.
• Qualifications and checks: Enhanced DBS (on the Update Service preferred), Level 2/3 TA or equivalent, Safeguarding/Prevent training; First Aid or Team Teach/PRICE is a plus.
• Transferable skills: mentoring, youth work, tutoring, customer service and de‑escalation—jobwise surfaces these from your CV to broaden your match pool.

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• Strong local demand across mainstream, SEND and multi-academy trusts offers steady assignment flow.
• Greater Manchester provides varied settings—from inner-city primaries to specialist provisions—supporting rapid skills growth.
• Jobwise’s AI reduces missed opportunities by matching you to roles aligned with your strengths and goals, and alerting you the moment new posts appear.