General Teaching Assistant Role

Vision for Education - Bristol; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency seeks a General Teaching Assistant in Salisbury. The role involves supporting the lead teacher with instruction, managing classroom behaviour, and helping students with additional needs. Candidates should possess a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification and demonstrate a commitment to working with children with Special Educational Needs.

Benefits

Pension contributions

Guaranteed pay scheme

Weekly pay

Dedicated consultant support

Refer a friend bonus

Qualifications

• Previous experience in teaching/school environment roles preferred.
• Competent behaviour management skills required.
• Desire to work with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist the lead teacher/instructor with classroom instruction.
• Provide one-on-one or small group support to students.
• Help manage classroom behaviour and enforce rules.

Skills

Patience

Behaviour Management

Communication

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification

Job description

Vision for Education are seeking an inspirational and experienced general teaching assistant in Sailsbury full time

About the role:

• Assist the lead teacher/instructor with classroom instruction and activities.
• Provide one-on-one or small group support to students who need additional help.
• Prepare teaching materials, handouts, and classroom resources.
• Help manage classroom behaviour and enforce rules.
• Set up and organize classroom equipment, displays, and technology.

About the school:

• The school is committed to maximise every students potential to achieve their best in every aspect of their development.
• Constant Collaboration with teachers, parents, and other support staff to ensure consistency in behaviour management.
• The school ensures that the safety and well-being of every child is at the centre of every decision they make
• The school believes that everyone can learn, both socially and academically, becoming dynamic, independent thinkers with a lifelong love of learning.

About you:

• Previous experience working in teaching/ school environment roles (not essential)
• Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification (not essential)
• Previous experience of supporting learning using a range of strategies, both with groups and on a 1:1 basis
• A patient, nurturing, and understanding approach to working with children.

To be considered for the role of a SEN Teaching Assistant you will:

• Be flexible.
• Experience in Teaching Assistant roles (Preferable)
• Competent behaviour management skills.
• Familiarity with a range of needs (e.g., ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty and PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty).
• Have a desire to work with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
• Willing to complete CPD training.

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.

About Vision for Education

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.

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Have a desire to work with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

What Vision for Education 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.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

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

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Alex on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)