Teaching Assistant – Manchester

Role: Teaching Assistant.

Location: Tameside

Start Date: September

Contract: Long-term with Daily Opportunities available.

Salary: £462.80 – £500 per week (dependent on experience and scale point).

Vision for Education is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a supportive and welcoming primary school in Manchester from September. This is a fantastic opportunity to support children’s learning and development within a rewarding long-term role.

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who is:

• Passionate about supporting children’s education and wellbeing.
• Confident working with pupils across the primary age range.
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
• Committed to creating an inclusive and engaging learning environment.
• Flexible, proactive, and eager to make a positive impact in the classroom.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working as part of a team and is passionate about helping children achieve their full potential.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and effective lessons.
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning.
• Help create a positive, safe, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Support pupils with varying learning needs and abilities.
• Assist with classroom preparation and daily school activities.
• Encourage pupils’ confidence, independence, and social development.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• Experience working with children in a school or similar setting.
• A positive and adaptable approach to supporting learning.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A passion for helping children succeed academically and personally.

Relevant qualifications or training in education or childcare would be advantageous but are not essential.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications.

The minimum requirements for this position are:

• Experience working with children
• A valid DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

Safeguarding

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff registered with us will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and must hold, or be willing to obtain, an Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service.

What Vision for Education Offer

As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly via our in-house PAYE payroll team.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations).
• FREE training and professional development opportunities, including Team Teach training, safeguarding updates, and webinars.
• A generous refer-a-friend bonus scheme.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to supporting the learning and development of young people. With branches across the UK, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary, and SEND teaching and support staff.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to Apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details.

For more information or an informal discussion about the role, please apply today!

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