Primary Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PAYE daily rates

Networking events

Pension contributions

CPD

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

The Edwin Group is seeking a compassionate Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming Manchester primary school. You will support learning, development and wellbeing across the primary age range, working closely with class teachers to create engaging experiences.

Experience with SEN/SEND and related needs is preferred. The role offers excellent PAYE weekly pay, a supportive consultant and opportunities for professional development in a collaborative school community.

Qualifications

• Have experience supporting children or young people with SEN, SEND, ASC, ADHD or SEMH needs.
• Be patient, adaptable and nurturing in their approach.
• Have strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Be passionate about supporting pupils to reach their full potential.
• Be able to work effectively as part of a school team.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across the primary age range, working closely with class teachers.
• Help create engaging learning experiences and encourage every child to reach their full potential.
• Promote confidence and independence and contribute to a nurturing classroom environment.

Skills

SEN/SEND/ASC/ADHD/SEMH experience

Strong communication

Team player

Job description

Teaching Assistant (Full-Time, Temporary)

Manchester
£462.80-£550 per week PAYE - salary depending on experience and/or qualifications
Start date: October 2026

The School and Role

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our welcoming primary school in Manchester. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing within a positive and inclusive school environment.

Working closely with class teachers, you will support pupils across the primary age range, helping to create engaging learning experiences and encouraging every child to achieve their full potential. You will build positive relationships with pupils, promote confidence and independence, and contribute to a nurturing classroom environment where children can thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

Requirements

• Have experience supporting children or young people with SEN, SEND, ASC, ADHD or SEMH needs
• Be patient, adaptable and nurturing in their approach
• Have strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Be passionate about supporting pupils to reach their full potential
• Be able to work effectively as part of a school team

What We Offer

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.)
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability)
• Social and networking events
• Pension contributions
• CPD to help with your professional development
• Access to a dedicated consultant

About Us

The Edwin Group is a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality educators.

The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry-leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.

We 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.

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