Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant Trafford £ 474 - 525 per week (salary is dependent on experience and/or qualifications)

Start date:

Septmeber 2026, or sooner Full-time The School and the Role

Vision for Education are recruiting experienced Teaching Assistants to support students in secondary school settings across KS3 and KS4
.

In this role, you will provide targeted learning support in lessons, small groups, and 1:1, helping students with additional needs including ASD, ADHD, speech and language needs, and social, emotional and mental health needs
. You will support behaviour for learning, encourage engagement, and help create a safe, inclusive classroom environment
.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and professional school team
, where Teaching Assistants play a vital role in improving outcomes for young people.

• Have experience supporting students aged 11–16
  , ideally in a school setting
• Be confident working 1:1 with students with SEN
  , including those who may display challenging behaviour
• Hold a Teaching and Learning qualification (Level 2 or above)
• Have a good understanding of SEN and effective support strategies
• Demonstrate a patient, caring, and resilient approach
• Have a minimum of 6 weeks recent school-based experience
• Be able to provide suitable references
  , hold (or be willing to apply for) an Enhanced DBS
  , and have the Right to Work in the UK

As a teaching assistant and part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

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.