Vision for Education are on the hunt for experienced or Newly Qualified Teaching Assistants around the Tameside area. We can offer you Day to Day or Short/Long term placements within Primary schools. If this sounds suitable for you, please apply!
About the role
Job Title: Primary School Teaching Assistant.
Location: Tameside, Mossley, OL5.
Salary: £450 - £500 per week dependant on experience and qualifications.
Vision for Education is seeking a dedicated and experienced Primary School Teaching Assistant to join our enthusiastic team of educators in the Tameside, Mossley borough. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children’s learning and development. The successful candidate will play a vital role in assisting with day-to-day classroom activities, helping to create a nurturing, engaging, and inclusive environment where every child can thrive.
We are currently seeking staff to join us for roles beginning in January 2026. If you are looking for a long-term position, please get in touch to find out how we can support you.
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the class teacher to deliver high-quality lessons that meet the diverse needs and abilities of all pupils.
- Provide focused one-to-one or small-group support, helping children with their academic progress, confidence, and independence.
- Support pupils in developing positive behaviour, social skills, and emotional resilience, contributing to a calm and supportive classroom culture.
- Help monitor pupil progress, providing feedback to the class teacher to inform lesson planning and interventions.
Requirements:
- Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant in a primary school setting or a relevant qualification (e.g., Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant Certificate)
- A genuine passion for working with children and a strong commitment to fostering an encouraging and inclusive learning environment.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
- A proactive and flexible approach, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be 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 by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
- Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
- Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
- Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
- FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
- Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
- Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.
About Vision for Education
Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.
Vision for Education 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
Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Josh Britton on 0161 273 7475 or email [email protected].
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