Vision for Education are on the hunt for experienced or Newly Qualified Teaching Assistants around the Manchester 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
Role: Teaching Assistant.
Location: Manchester, Gorton.
Start Date: April after Easter.
Contract: Long-term with Daily Opportunities available.
Salary: £450 – £500 per week (dependent on experience and scale point).
The School and Role
Vision for Education is seeking a motivated Teaching Assistant to work within supportive primary schools across Manchester, starting April 2026 after the Easter break.
In this role, you will work alongside experienced teachers to help pupils stay engaged, confident, and motivated in the classroom. Your responsibilities will include supporting learning activities, guiding individuals or small groups, and helping maintain a calm and productive learning space.
This opportunity suits someone who enjoys working with children and wants to make a meaningful impact on their academic progress, wellbeing, and personal development. The position offers the chance to gain valuable experience in welcoming school communities while contributing to positive outcomes for pupils.
Requirements
To apply for this Teaching Assistant role in Manchester, you should have:
- Previous experience supporting pupils in a primary school or educational setting, or a relevant qualification such as Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant.
- A genuine interest in supporting children’s learning and development.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills when working with pupils, staff, and families.
- Confidence assisting with individual and small-group learning activities, including supporting different learning needs.
- A positive, adaptable attitude and the ability to contribute effectively within a classroom 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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