KS2 Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education - Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in Manchester is looking for a caring KS2 Teaching Assistant. This long-term position runs from January until July and involves supporting pupils in their learning and personal development. Candidates should have experience as a Teaching Assistant or possess relevant qualifications. The role requires a positive attitude and a commitment to fostering a supportive classroom environment. Competitive weekly pay and excellent development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid weekly

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

FREE training for professional development

Access to a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a primary school setting.
• Qualified as a Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant.
• Able to support child development and education.

Responsibilities

• Help the class teacher deliver engaging KS2 lessons.
• Support pupils one-to-one or in small groups.
• Encourage pupils' social skills and positive behaviour.

Skills

Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant

Genuine passion for supporting children

Positive, flexible team player

Education

Relevant qualification (Level 2/3 TA)

Job description

Location: Manchester, M14 area
Salary: £450 £500 per week (depending on experience and qualifications)
Contract: Long-term, January July

We re looking for a caring and enthusiastic KS2 Teaching Assistant to join a friendly primary school in the M14 area of Manchester. This long-term role runs from January until the end of the academic year, making it a great opportunity to really get to know the pupils and become part of the school community.

You ll be working closely with the class teacher and wider staff team to support KS2 pupils in their learning, confidence, and day-to-day school life.

What You ll Be Doing

• Helping the class teacher deliver fun, engaging lessons tailored to KS2 learners
• Supporting pupils one-to-one or in small groups to ensure everyone can access the curriculum
• Encouraging pupils social skills, independence, and positive behaviour
• Contributing to a warm, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment

What We re Looking For

• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant in a primary school, or a relevant qualification (Level 2/3 TA)
• A genuine passion for supporting children s learning and development
• A positive, flexible team player who wants to make a difference

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 (phone number removed) or email (url removed).