Teaching Assistant

Vida Education; Penrith; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

We offer excellent rates of pay

Dedicated consultants

Free CPD accredited training

Job summary

Vida Education is recruiting Teaching Assistants to support teachers in the classroom, including one-to-one and small group work. The role involves preparing the classroom, managing behaviour, and helping students engage with learning.

Applicants should have a minimum Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or at least one year of TA experience, and be able to provide recent references. A current Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply for a new one) is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or at least 1 year of TA experience in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Support the teacher with the delivery of the lesson.
• Prepare the classroom for lessons, such as setting up equipment.
• Manage behaviour and engage students with their own learning.
• Work with students either one to one or in small groups out of the classroom.
• Commit to supporting both the teacher and the students to succeed.

Skills

Teaching assistance

Communication skills

Motivator in classroom

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification

1 year TA experience

Job description

We are currently looking for Teaching Assistants to work at schools.

Are you an experienced teaching assistant, higher learning teaching assistant, or a learning support assistant?

Responsibilities of a Teaching Assistant:

Supporting the teacher with the delivery of the lesson

Preparing the classroom for lessons, such as setting up equipment

Managing behaviour and engaging students with their own learning

Working with students either one to one or in small groups out of the classroom

Committed to support both the teacher and the students to succeed

For this role, applicants who apply will have:

A minimum Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (Supporting Teaching and Learning) or a minimum of 1 years work experience/employment as a Teaching Assistant in a school setting (you must be able to provide recent references).

Confident communication skills and to be a motivator in the classroom (1-2-1 or small group support).

A current Enhanced DBS that is registered with the Update Service, or you will be prepared to apply for a new DBS with ourselves (cost applied).

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH VIDA EDUCATION;

• We offer excellent rates of pay, in line with your level of experience.
• Experienced and dedicated consultants who take great pride in providing you a quality service.
• Free CPD accredited training courses including Advanced Safeguarding, Child Protection & Prevent.

We are an experienced team and specialise in placing qualified teachers, cover supervisors, teaching assistants, school admin and clerical staff into positions across Lancashire and Cumbria.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU SOON.

Vida Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. As an APSCo Compliance+ Accredited agency, all post holders are subject to checks in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. These checks include but are not limited to; an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, qualifications check, references, UK Right to Work Status. Further information will be provided on application.

Vida Education is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an employment business in providing temporary or permanent job seeking services.

A minimum Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (Supporting Teaching and Learning) or a minimum of 1 years work experience/employment as a Teaching Assistant in a school setting.

£110 - £160+ per day (depending on experience, role and assignment)