Vision for Education are recruiting Primary Teaching Assistants, SEN TAs, and 1:1 support staff for flexible roles across schools and nurseries in Stoke-on-Trent. Opportunities include day-to-day, short-term, and long-term work. Ideal for candidates
About the role
Primary Teaching Assistant (TA / SEN TA / 1:1 Support) – Flexible Work in Stoke
Vision for Education are currently recruiting Primary Teaching Assistants, SEN TAs, and 1:1 Support staff to work across a range of primary schools and nurseries in the Stoke-on-Trent area.
If you’ve supported children in a classroom or nursery setting and want flexible, consistent work with supportive schools, this is for you.
The Role
As a Primary Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Support the class teacher across EYFS, KS1, or KS2
- Deliver 1:1 or small group interventions (including SEN support)
- Help manage behaviour and keep pupils engaged in learning
- Adapt tasks to suit different ability levels and learning needs
- Create a positive, safe, and inclusive classroom environment
Work options available:
- Day-to-day cover
- Short-term placements
- Long-term roles (including potential temp-to-perm)
The Schools
You’ll be working with:
- Welcoming primary schools and nurseries across Stoke
- Strong leadership teams who value support staff
- Settings focused on inclusion, behaviour support, and pupil progress
- Teams where TAs are treated as key members of staff (not just extra hands)
Requirements
To be considered, you should:
- Have experience working with children (school, nursery, or similar)
- Be confident supporting behaviour and engagement
- Have experience with SEN, 1:1, or intervention work (desirable but not essential)
- Hold a DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to obtain one)
- Be reliable, adaptable, and professional
Pay & Benefits
- Competitive daily rates (PAYE, paid weekly)
- Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to criteria)
- Pension contributions
- Full AWR compliance
- FREE CPD training (including safeguarding)
- Refer-a-friend bonus scheme
- Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
Why Vision for Education?
We’re a market-leading education recruitment agency, trusted by schools across the UK to provide high-quality Teaching Assistants, Teachers, and SEND specialists.
You’ll get:
- Consistent work opportunities
- Honest communication
- A consultant who actually understands your goals
Apply Now
Apply with your CV or get in touch for a quick chat:
Joshua Da Costa – Recruitment Consultant
01782 987 640
[email protected]