At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children's learning and development in a dynamic school environment.
- Company: Vision for Education, a leading education supply agency.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rates, free training, and ongoing support from dedicated consultants.
- Other info: Join a supportive team committed to safeguarding and professional growth.
- Why this job: Be your own boss, control your hours, and inspire young minds.
- Qualifications: Experience with children aged 5-11 preferred but not essential.
Are you interested in being your own boss and having control over your working hours? This school is on the lookout for someone eager to work in education and contribute to the school club all while nurturing a passion for learning. Vision for Education is seeking to appoint a part-time, inspirational, and experienced Primary Teaching Assistant. If you have a background in childcare or are looking for work in education but have no previous experience and are looking for an exciting opportunity to dedicate yourself to education and can drive—or if you're considering a return to teaching—this could be the perfect role for you. If you're ready for a new challenge and have experience working with children, we want to hear from you. While experience in a school setting is preferred, it is not essential.
The Role: At this school, both children and teachers have high expectations of one another. The ideal candidate will possess strong behaviour management skills and a compassionate demeanour. You should be passionate about delivering excellent teaching and learning experiences, and be committed to ensuring that every child has the chance to learn and flourish. This school features an exceptional, inspiring curriculum that not only promotes independent learning skills but also prepares children for life and unlocks the potential in all learners.
Requirements: The desired Primary Teaching Assistant will:
- Have confidence to support deliverance of the Read, Write, Inc Phonics scheme
- Have a driving license
- Have flexibility, reliability and adaptability
- Have recent experience supporting children aged 5-11
- Have a good understanding of how children learn and develop
- Ideally have previous experience of working with children or young people; ideally within a school, nursery, childcare, youth work, play or care setting within the last 2 years and we must be able to obtain valid references from these roles
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 we offer: As a Primary Teaching Assistant part of our team, you benefit from:
- Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.)
- 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 us: We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators. 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.
Primary Trainee TA in Grimsby employer: Vision for Education Ltd
Vision for Education is an exceptional employer that prioritises the professional growth of its educators while fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture. Located in Colchester, this role offers competitive pay, dedicated consultancy support, and access to ongoing training opportunities, making it an ideal environment for passionate Geography teachers eager to inspire students and develop their careers.