Teaching Assistant

Role: Primary Teaching Assistant Manchester Up to £550 per Week

Location: Manchester

Start Date: 2nd September 26

Contract: Long-term with Daily Opportunities available.

Salary: £462.80 £550 per week (dependent on experience and scale point).

Vision for Education is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils in primary schools across the Denton area of Manchester. Positions are available from September, with earlier start dates considered for suitable candidates. This is a long-term opportunity, with additional day-to-day supply work also available.

As a Primary Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers to support pupils' learning and development. You will help deliver engaging lessons, encourage participation, and assist pupils in building confidence both academically and socially.

The role will involve supporting individual pupils and small groups, reinforcing classroom learning, and helping to create a positive, structured environment where children can thrive.

Working alongside teachers, SEN staff, and other support professionals, you will play a key role in helping pupils achieve their full potential throughout the school day.

This opportunity would suit a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, Classroom Assistant, or Education Support Worker looking to make a positive impact in local primary schools.

To be considered for this Teaching Assistant position in Denton, you should have:

• Experience supporting children within a primary school, classroom, childcare, or educational setting, or hold a Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning, wellbeing, and personal development.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills when working with pupils, teachers, and parents.
• Confidence supporting small-group interventions and adapting to a range of learning needs.
• A reliable, proactive approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a school team.

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All applicants will be subject to thorough interviewing and reference checks and must hold, or be willing to obtain, an Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service.

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

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly through our in-house PAYE payroll system.
• Guaranteed Pay Scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to qualifying period).
• Full compliance with Agency Workers' Regulations (AWR).
• Free training and professional development opportunities, including Team Teach training, safeguarding updates, and online webinars.
• A generous Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant.

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

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender, race, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.

To apply for this Teaching Assistant role in Denton, Manchester, please submit your CV today. A member of our specialist education recruitment team will be in touch to discuss the next steps.