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KS1 Teaching Assistant

Job Posted: 11 hours ago

Salary: £ 450 - 500 /
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Denton

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Location: Denton, Tameside (M34)
 Salary: £450 – £500 per week (depending on experience and qualifications)
 Contract: Long-term, January – July

We’re looking for a caring and enthusiastic KS1 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Denton, Tameside. This long-term role starts in January and runs until the end of the academic year, giving you the chance to make a real impact on pupils’ early learning.

A key part of this role is supporting phonics, so experience delivering or assisting with phonics sessions (such as Little Wandle, Read Write Inc., or Letters and Sounds) is essential.

What You’ll Be Doing

Supporting the class teacher with daily lessons and activities across KS1
Delivering or assisting with phonics groups, helping children develop early reading skills
Working with pupils one-to-one or in small groups to ensure all learners make progress
Encouraging children’s social, emotional, and academic development
Helping to maintain a warm, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment
What We’re Looking For

Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant in a primary school or a relevant qualification (Level 2/3 TA)
Experience supporting phonics and confidence leading small phonics groups
A patient, nurturing approach and a genuine passion for working with young children
Strong teamwork and communication skills
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.

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.
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.
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 Josh Britton on (phone number removed) or email

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