Year 2 Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading education supply agency in Manchester is seeking a dedicated Year 2 Teaching Assistant to support primary school teaching and learning. The ideal candidate will be passionate, creative, and a strong team player, eager to inspire young learners. This role offers an excellent opportunity within a supportive educational environment.

Benefits

Weekly paid rates via PAYE system

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

FREE professional development training

Generous refer-a-friend bonus scheme

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Passionate teacher with strong understanding of EYFS.
• Creative and energetic approach to inspire learners.
• Dedicated team player embracing change.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning activities in the primary school.
• Foster a positive and inclusive environment for students.

Skills

Understanding of Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Creativity

Enthusiasm

Team player

Job description

Job role: Year 2 Teaching Assistant (full time)
Location: Trafford
Pay: £425 - £475 weekly, dependant on experience and qualifications.

September 2025 Dec 2025

The School and Role

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Vision for Education is seeking a dedicated and experienced Primary School Teaching Assistant to join our passionate team of educators. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the teaching and learning activities within the primary school, fostering a positive and inclusive environment for our students.

The desired Teaching Assistant will have;

• A passionate and dedicated teacher with a strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Creativity, energy, and enthusiasm to inspire our youngest learners
• A team player who embraces change and is excited to be part of a growing and evolving Early Years provision.

What we offer
As a Teaching Assistant, part of our team, you benefit from:

• 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 us

We are 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.

We re part of The Edwin Group, an education alliance here to do good and are proud to be named in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work in the UK 2024

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.

How to apply
If you are a Teaching Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed)