Primary Teaching Assistant: Short Term Roles

Vision For Education Ltd.; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training

Pension contributions

Refer a friend bonus

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Vision for Education is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support children in 1-1 or small group settings, including those with SEND. You will build trusted relationships, maintain a calm, empathetic approach, and may benefit from familiarity with the Cambridge Therapeutic Approach.

The role requires DBS clearance, two references, and access to a car. This is a full-time position within Cambridge-based schools, with training and development opportunities provided.

Qualifications

• Confidence in building relationships with children, especially with SEND.
• Calm and empathetic approach to behaviour as communication.
• Knowledge of Cambridge Therapeutic Approach is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-1 or small group support to children.
• Support children with SEND in classroom activities.
• Adhere to safeguarding procedures and school policies.

Skills

Relationship building

SEND experience

DBS clearance

References ready

Education

TA Qualification

Job description

Schools regularly contact us looking for teaching assistant support. Schools are generally looking for teaching assistants to work on a 1-1 or small group basis with children who require additional support. These roles tend to come about with very little notice due to schools taking on a new starter or long term staff absence.

We are looking for people with a confident approach to building relationships with children, particularly those with SEND. You will need to have a calm and empathetic approach and an understanding that behaviour is a means of communication. A working knowledge of the 'Cambridge Therapeutic Approach' would be beneficial.

About the school

The schools we work with with are friendly and supportive with solid staff induction procedures.

Requirements

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

• Have some experience or working in a school or similar setting in the last 3 years (6 months minimum)
• Hold a TA Qualification (desirable but not essential)
• Have some experience of working with children with SEND
• Have a genuine passion for working in education
• Hold a full enhanced DBS clearance
• Be able to provide two recent references to support your work with children
• Please note, this is a full time role and access to a car is essential

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.

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.

Primary Teaching Assistant: Short term roles Cambridge, GB