Learning Support Assistant

Are you an experienced Learning Support Assistant looking for a new role in schools in Greater Manchester?

About the role

As a Learning Support Assistant, with a drive to improve the life chances of young people through education, the successful applicant:

• Will be looking for a full-time role and have the empathy and compassion required to support young people with barriers to learning.
• Have experience of working with children on a 1 to 1, group, and in-class basis.
• Have a Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification – level 2 or higher

Schools would also like someone who might be comfortable covering full classes in the instance of an absence, though this is something that can be introduced later.

About the school

We are working with GOOD and OUTSTANDING schools in Stockport and surrounding local authorities who have full-time vacancy openings starting in September 2025. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to join an incredibly proud and inspiring team of teachers and support staff, committed to improving the life chances of young people.

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 at least a Level 2 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning or related qualification

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 (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

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