National Teaching Assistant Programme

Vision for Education; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision for Education is seeking a Trainee Teaching Assistant for the National Teaching Assistant Programme in Sheffield. This full-time role involves working within SEND settings, providing support to pupils with various learning difficulties while receiving quality training and paid experience to develop as an educator. Candidates must be passionate about motivating and empowering students to succeed.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid using PAYE system

Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability)

Social and networking events

Pension contributions

CPD for professional development

Access to dedicated consultant

Access to free courses such as Team Teach

Qualifications

• Passion for caring and understanding SEN pupils.
• Strong communication abilities to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support class teacher with managing behavior and interventions.
• Assist with recording pupil progress and behavior.

Skills

Communication

Motivational Skills

Empathy

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Vision for Education

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Sheffield, United Kingdom

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Posted:

02.06.2025

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About the role

National Teaching Assistant Programme

Unqualified Teaching Assistant Training

Full Time (Mon – Fri) 8:30am – 3:30pm

Sheffield and surrounding areas

-Potential earnings of £524.90 per week-

£125 referral bonus for both you and your referral

The Programme

Working alongside our client schools, we will provide the successful Trainee Teaching Assistant with high quality training and paid on the job experience. Following a successful interview and pending suitability, safeguarding and identity checks, we will work to secure you a paid placement in a school to further develop your skills as a Teaching Assistant.

This role involves being placed within a SEND (Special Educational Needs Disability) setting. These settings can involve interacting with individuals who have ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder), ASC (Autism Spectrum Condition), MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties), SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties) and PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties).

The settings across Sheffield require unique and committed individuals who have a real passion to care, understand and motivate SEN pupils to succeed. Prior to starting your placement, you will be required to complete an online training programme created by Vision for Education, which will give you the essential knowledge and confidence you need to begin your work as a Teaching Assistant.

The Role

The role of a Teaching Assistant is vital in the day-to-day running of schools. The best Teaching Assistants have excellent communication skills and are able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff, quickly and effectively.

Depending on the role and the school, you will be working with the class teacher to manage behaviour, support with interventions, and provide additional support to children with SEND. You will assist the class teacher with recording and reporting on pupil progress and behaviour and help ensure that children are making good progress in the classroom.

What we offer

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration).
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.
• Access to free courses such as Team Teach.

About us
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We 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.