Primary Teaching Assistant – Primary School TA Role

Location: Manchester
Pay: £450 – £500 per week (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Start Date: February 2026 | Long-Term Opportunity

Vision for Education is recruiting a consistent and determined Primary Teaching Assistant to work in a welcoming Primary School in Manchester City Centre (M1). This Teaching Assistant (TA) position is ideal for an experienced Primary TA, Learning Support Assistant (LSA), Classroom Assistant, or SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a long-term role in Manchester.

If you are a passionate Primary School Teaching Assistant who enjoys providing classroom support, 1:1 support, and small group interventions across KS1 and KS2, this Teaching Assistant opportunity in Manchester could be perfect for you.

The Role – Primary Teaching Assistant (TA)

As a Primary Teaching Assistant in Manchester, you will:

• Provide high-quality classroom support within a Primary School setting.

• Support pupils with literacy, numeracy, phonics, and core Primary curriculum learning.

• Promote positive behaviour management and emotional wellbeing.

• Monitor progress and provide feedback to the class teacher to support pupil development.

This Teaching Assistant role in Manchester is ideal for someone confident supporting diverse learning needs within a Primary School environment.

Requirements – Primary School Teaching Assistant

To be considered for this Primary Teaching Assistant role in Manchester, you should have:

• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, Primary TA, Learning Support Assistant, or Classroom Assistant in a Primary School
  OR

• A recognised Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.

• Experience supporting KS1, KS2, or SEN pupils (desirable).

• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships.

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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