National Teaching Assistant Programme (NTAP) Teaching Assistant
Louth, North Lincolnshire
Full-time/Part-time, Temporary Supply
£14.24 - £15.00 per hour (salary is dependent on experience and/or qualifications and will be discussed at the point of registration)
September 2026
Are you looking to get into education but not sure how?
Do you have transferable skills from a care, support work, youth work, nursery, coaching or customer service background and want to make a difference in the lives of children and young people?
If you're passionate about supporting pupils to achieve their full potential, ourNational Teaching Assistant Programme (NTAP)could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Vision for Education are looking to recruit enthusiastic, adaptable and committed individuals to join our National Teaching Assistant Programme, working on a flexible supply basis across primary, secondary and SEND schools in Scunthorpe and the surrounding areas.
The NTAP is designed for those with little or no classroom experience who are looking to start a rewarding career in education. Through paid placements, fully funded training and ongoing support, you'll gain the skills, confidence and experience needed to become a successful Teaching Assistant.
As this is a supply role, flexibility is essential. You will have the opportunity to work in a variety of schools, supporting children of different ages, abilities and educational needs, making every day different and rewarding.
Requirements
To be considered for the position of National Teaching Assistant Programme (NTAP) Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Be passionate about working with children and young people.
- Have transferable skills gained through care, support work, youth work, sports coaching, nursery work or other relevant experience.
- Be flexible and willing to work across a variety of schools, year groups and educational settings.
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Be enthusiastic, reliable and committed to making a positive impact in the classroom.
- Hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check and be registered to the Update Service.
- Be committed to completing the free training provided as part of the National Teaching Assistant Programme.
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 National Teaching Assistant Programme (NTAP) Teaching Assistant, you will 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.)
- Paid classroom placements across local primary, secondary and SEND schools.
- FREE fully funded training, including safeguarding, child protection, behaviour management and supporting pupils with SEND.
- Ongoing mentoring and support from a dedicated recruitment consultant and experienced school staff throughout your journey into education.
- Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
- Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
- Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers' Regulations), ensuring you receive the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
- Access to additional FREE CPD including Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding updates.
- Generous Refer a Friend or Colleague bonus scheme.
- A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support throughout your placements.
About us
Vision for Education is 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.
Our National Teaching Assistant Programme (NTAP) has been developed to help people successfully transition into education by providing paid school experience alongside high-quality training and ongoing professional support.
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.
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