Primary Teaching Assistant

Vision For Education Ltd.; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision for Education in Cambridge is seeking an experienced primary teaching assistant to work full-time across KS1. You will support children with 1-1 and small-group needs and assist the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons within a friendly, forward-thinking school.

The position starts for one term with potential extension to the full academic year, offering a supportive team, competitive weekly pay and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school or similar setting in the last 3 years (minimum 6 months).
• Experience of working with children with SEND.

Responsibilities

• Support students who require 1-1 and small group support.
• Work alongside teachers to implement lesson plans and activities.
• Help create a positive and safe learning environment across KS1.
• Provide general classroom assistance as a Teaching Assistant.

Skills

1-1 support

Small group support

SEND experience

Education

Level 3 in childcare

Job description

Vision for Education are looking for an experiencedPrimary teaching assistant: to work on a full-time basis in a friendly School in Cambridge, This is a general Teaching assistant working across KS1. Initially for one term but with the potential to extend to the full academic year.

About the role

As a Teaching Assistant , you will be working in a vibrant, forward thinking primary school where the children are at the heart of all they do. You will work alongside excellent teaching practitioners, supporting students who require 1-1 and small group support. This is a fulfilling and rewarding role where you can make a real difference to children's learning!

About the school

This two form entry school is well equipped, friendly and offers a variety of opportunities for career development.

Requirements

To be considered for the role as Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Have some experience or working in a school or similar setting in the last 3 years (6 months minimum)
• Have some experience of working with children with SEND

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

£465 - £550 per week

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

• Level 3 in childcare is prefered but not essential

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 training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• 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.

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