Early Years Teaching Assistant in Greatham

Vision for Education is looking to appoint a full-time Teaching Assistant to join our successful supply team and work in a primary school in the Hartlepool area. This is a full-time EYFS Teaching Assistant role, Monday to Friday 8:30am until 3:30pm, working as a general TA within a reception HUB supporting generally and also any additional support within the EYFS Hub. This role will commence September 2026 and will be ongoing with a potential to become long-term, depending on the needs of the school at the time.

The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position is a Level 3 or above in Teaching and Supporting Learning, and SEND experience would be desirable. The desired teaching assistant will focus on providing a high standard of support for a small group of reception children for interventions as well as general TA duties. Must be flexible to changing environments and working within small intervention groups.

This primary school is looking for a committed and experienced Teaching Assistant to join their team. The Head Teacher and leadership team are dedicated to providing an outstanding level of education to the children within the school. The school is friendly and welcoming and has a positive ethos.

To be considered for the Teaching Assistant position, you will:

• Hold a minimum of a Level 3 qualification in supporting teaching & learning in schools.
• Have experience in an EYFS environment (desirable).
• Have experience of working as a Teaching Assistant in a school environment.
• Be experienced in working with smaller nurture groups to boost attainment.
• Have a genuine desire to become part of a committed team of school staff.
• Have experience supporting children in primary education in Early Years.

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. 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.

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 ensure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package.
• Regular social events with 100% complimentary food and drinks.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

If you are a qualified Teaching Assistant (TA) who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you. Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across Vision for Education, please contact our Teesside Primary team.