Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education - Cambridge; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant for primary schools in Peterborough. The role involves covering KS1 and KS2 classes, managing behaviour, and supporting children with additional needs. The ideal candidate is compassionate, flexible, and level 4 qualified. Competitive daily rates offered alongside benefits such as guaranteed pay and access to professional development training.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid weekly

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

Free training opportunities

Generous referral bonus scheme

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Compassionate, understanding and caring.
• Able to build positive relationships with children and young people.
• Passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people.
• Understand the importance of keeping children safe.
• Flexible, proactive and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Covering in a range of KS1 and KS2 classes.
• Managing behaviour and providing support.
• Supporting children with SEND.

Skills

Compassion

Understanding

Building relationships

Flexibility

Proactivity

Education

Level 4 qualified

Job description

Overview

Vision are seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to work on a supply basis in our primary schools across Peterborough. You will be covering in a range of KS1 and KS2 classes. You will need to possess the skills and personality to establish good working relationships with young learners including those with additional support required.

About the school

You will be working alongside class teachers to manage behaviour, support with interventions, and provide additional support to children with SEND (special educational needs and disabilities).

Requirements

• Be compassionate, understanding and caring.
• Be able to build positive relationships with children and young people.
• Be passionate and driven about improving the outcomes for children and young people.
• Understand the crucial importance of keeping children and young people safe.
• Be flexible, proactive and a team player.
• Level 4 qualified.

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

£95 to £115 per day. Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications.

Benefits

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the 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).
• Free training to support professional development (e.g., Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding updates).
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant for ongoing support.
• EEO: Vision for Education does not discriminate on age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation.

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 contact Vision for Education.