Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant
Knowsley, Merseyside
£417 - £450 per week (salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications)
January 2025– ongoing

The School and Role

Vision for Education is seeking a dedicated and experienced Primary School Teaching Assistant to join our passionate team of educators. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the teaching and learning activities within the primary school, fostering a positive and inclusive environment for our students.

As a Teaching Assistant you will be expected to -

• Assist the classroom teacher in delivering high-quality lessons that cater to the diverse needs of the students.
• Provide one-on-one or small group support to students, ensuring that individual learning needs are met.
• Support students in developing social and emotional skills, promoting a positive classroom environment.
• Assist in the assessment of student progress and maintain accurate records.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant in a primary school setting or relevant qualification (e.g., Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant Certificate).
• A genuine passion for education and a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with students, teachers, and parents.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

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 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 Us

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

If you are a Teaching Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you. 

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities contact Emily Taylor on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

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