Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant seeking an exciting new role supporting secondary students in Stockport?
About the role
As a Teaching Assistant, with a drive to improve the life chances of young people through education, the successful applicant will provide high-quality learning support in class, in groups and on a 1-2-1 basis. You will play a vital role in supporting students in KS3 and KS4 with additional learning needs such as: ASD, ADHD, SAL and social and emotional needs.
The required Teaching Assistant will manage behaviour for learning as required, promoting an inclusive and safe learning environment.
Working on a full-time basis, the temporary role will start in November 2025 and will continue until February 2026, with the posibility of extending until the end of the school year.
About the school
This role is a wonderful opportunity to become an integral team member in one of our fantastic Secondary Schools. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to join an incredibly proud, committed and inspiring team of teachers and support staff.
Requirements
To be considered for the role of Teaching Assistant you will:
Be able to work 1:1 with students who may demonstrate challenging behaviour and who will have Special Educational Needs
Have a warm and caring personality
Have previous experience working in a secondary school or supporting young people aged 11-16
Have a Teaching and Learning qualification – level 2 or higher
Have an understanding of SEN and the strategies to support
Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:
Have a minimum of 6 weeks relevant school-based experience
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.
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.
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 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.
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 Marie Murphy on or email