KS1 Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a full time Teaching Assistant in Middlesbrough. The role involves supporting Y1 children and assisting with intervention groups in a primary school. Applicants must have a Level 3 qualification and experience in a school environment. The position offers excellent weekly rates and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid weekly

Guaranteed pay scheme

Full compliance with AWR

FREE training for professional development

Regular social events

Generous refer a friend bonus

Access to a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 qualification required.
• Experience in supporting teaching and learning.
• Experience working with small groups to enhance learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard support for a small group of Y1 children.
• Assist in intervention groups and general classroom duties.
• Adapt to changing environments as required.

Skills

Experience in KS1 Environment

Support children in primary education

Ability to work in small nurture groups

Education

Level 3 qualification in supporting teaching & learning in schools

Job description

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Vision for Education is looking to appoint a full time Teaching Assistant to join our successful supply team and work in a primary school in the Ormesby area.

This is a full time Teaching Assistant role, Monday to Friday 8:30am until 3:30pm, working a dual role of general TA in Y1 and also helping out where needed with intervention groups
This role will commence September 2025 and will be on going with a potential to become long term, depending on the needs of the school at the time.

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications.

The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position is a Level 3 or above in Teaching and Supporting Learning and SEND experience would be desirable to the role. Working within small groups as well as generically within a class, so a pro active individual is required.

The Role

Working as part of a passionate teaching team, the desired teaching assistant will focus on providing a high standard of support for a small group of Y1 children for interventions as well as a general TA. Must be flexible to changing environments and working within small intervention groups.

The School

This primary school is looking for a committed and experienced Teaching Assistant to join their team.
The Head Teacher and leadership team are dedicated to providing and outstanding level of education to the children within the school. The school is friendly and welcoming and has a positive ethos.

Requirements

To be considered for the Teaching Assistant position, you will:

• Hold a minimum of a Level 3 qualification in supporting teaching & learning in schools.
• Experience in KS1 Environment would be desirable
• Have experience of working as a Teaching Assistant in an school environment.
• Be experienced in working with smaller nurture groups to boost attainment.
• Have a genuine desire to become part of a committed team of school staff.
• Have experience supporting children in primary education in Early Years.

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. 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. We are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

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.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package.
• Regular social events with 100% complimentary food and drinks.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.