Teaching Assistant

Vision For Education Ltd.; Bryn; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Guaranteed Pay Scheme

AWR compliance

CPD & training opportunities

Consultant guidance & support

Pension contributions

Referral scheme

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd. seeks a Primary Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Bury from November 2026. You will support learning, emotions and engagement across the primary phase.

Collaborating with teachers, SEN staff and families, you will help deliver targeted interventions and foster an inclusive, trauma-informed atmosphere where every child can thrive.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children in a primary school or similar setting.
• Experience with SEN, SEND, ASC, ADHD, or SEMH needs.
• Strong patience, adaptability and communication skills.
• Ability to support targeted interventions.

Responsibilities

• Support high-quality learning and positive classroom engagement.
• Assist with emotional regulation and pupil wellbeing.
• Facilitate small-group interventions and targeted support.
• Build trusted relationships with pupils, staff and parents.

Skills

Teaching Assistant

SEN Support

Interventions

Communication

Education

Level 2/3 TA qualification

Job description

Salary: £462.80–£550 per week PAYE (dependent on experience and/or qualifications)

The School & Role

We are seeking an empathetic, proactive Primary Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Bury starting in November 2026. This is a rewarding, long-term opportunity to become an integral part of a forward-thinking school community that prioritises pupil wellbeing, inclusive practice, and holistic development.

Working closely with class teachers, SEN staff, and wider support teams, you will facilitate high-quality learning, emotional regulation, and positive classroom engagement across the primary phase. In line with modern educational approaches, you will focus on building relational trust, supporting small-group interventions, and fostering an adaptive, inclusive learning environment where every child feels valued, confident, and supported to reach their full potential.

This role is ideal for a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, or Education Support Worker looking to make a lasting impact.

Requirements

To apply for this Teaching Assistant role, you should have:

Experience supporting children in a primary school or educational setting, or a Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Experience or strong familiarity supporting pupils with SEN, SEND, ASC, ADHD, or SEMH needs, utilizing neurodiversity-affirming or trauma-informed approaches where appropriate

High levels of patience, adaptability, and skill in supporting adaptive teaching and targeted intervention strategies

Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build trusted relationships with pupils, staff, and parents

A reliable, collaborative, and proactive approach to supporting positive mental health and pupil autonomy

What Vision for Education offers

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

Excellent weekly pay via PAYE, ensuring fully compliant tax contributions with no hidden umbrella fees.

Guaranteed Pay Scheme options (subject to availability and criteria).

Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations) to safeguard your pay and working conditions.

Comprehensive CPD and FREE training opportunities, including Team Teach, SEND strategies, SEMH awareness, and safeguarding updates.

Dedicated consultant guidance and support throughout your assignment.

Workplace pension contributions and generous referral scheme options.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to supporting local schools and nurturing young people. With branches across the country, we pride ourselves on being an employer of choice for dedicated primary, secondary, and SEND educators.

Part of The Edwin Group—a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025,we are recognised for world-class employee engagement and a supportive workforce culture.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All registered candidates must undergo thorough background checks, including an Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, and we warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community.