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Educational Support Assistant
Job Posted: 18 hours ago
Salary: £ 31,650 - 49,084 / Annum
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Manchester
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Educational Support Assistant
Location: Manchester (Sixth Form College)
Contract: Full-time
Start Date: 25th August 2025
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a committed and supportive Educational Support Assistant (ESA) to join a thriving Sixth Form College in Manchester. This role is ideal for someone passionate about supporting young people in education, particularly those studying at A-Level, Advanced BTEC, and GCSE level, including students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities (LDD).
About the College:
A vibrant and inclusive Sixth Form College with excellent academic results and a strong pastoral ethos.
Committed to providing tailored support to help every student succeed.
A welcoming and collaborative environment with dedicated staff and modern facilities.
The Role:
As an Educational Support Assistant, you will:
Provide general study skills support to individuals and small groups of students.
Work with students during lessons and in independent study periods, focusing on literacy, motivation, note-taking, and keeping learners on task.
Support students with learning difficulties or disabilities, both in-class and through one-to-one interventions.
Assist with examination access arrangements, including invigilation for students with special requirements.
Help maintain a positive, focused, and inclusive learning environment.
What We’re Looking For:
A degree-qualified individual (essential), ideally with an interest in education or SEND.
Some experience working with 16–19-year-olds, either in a Sixth Form, secondary school, or voluntary capacity.
A supportive, empathetic, and patient approach to working with young people.
Experience or understanding of special educational needs (SEN) is desirable.
A proactive, reliable, and professional team player.
This is a rewarding opportunity for a graduate or aspiring educator who is looking to gain experience in a post-16 educational setting and make a meaningful difference in the lives of young learners.
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 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.
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 Olivia Flinter on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
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