Primary Teaching Assistant Trainee

Vision for Education - Lincolnshire; Appleby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education supply agency in the UK is seeking a qualified Teaching Assistant or Trainee to support primary-aged children. This role involves assisting with classroom activities and engaging students in a nurturing environment. Ideal candidates will have a passion for education and previous experience with children. The position offers flexible hours, professional development training, and competitive pay.

Benefits

Guaranteed pay scheme

Full compliance with AWR

FREE training opportunities

Access to a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Recent experience supporting children aged 3-11 is preferred.
• Good understanding of child development is necessary.
• Ability to obtain valid references from previous roles is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily classroom activities and engage with children.
• Support students during clubs fostering creativity and social skills.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues.

Skills

Childcare experience

Relationship building

Compassion towards education

Job description

Overview

Join our dedicated team at Vision For Education working closely with a local primary school as a Qualified Teaching Assistant or Trainee. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual who is passionate about working with primary-aged children in a nurturing environment. With or without experience we have a tailored programme which enables you to work within a school without prior experience.

In this rewarding role, you will assist with daily classroom activities and engage with children during our clubs, fostering their creativity, curiosity, and social skills. The position hours are from 08:30 - 3:30pm Monday to Friday on a part-time basis when schools require extra support, making it perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in students' lives. If you have a love for education and a commitment to helping children thrive, we would love to hear from you!

Whether it’s daily, short-term or long-term roles you are looking for, we have strong partnerships with a diverse range of fantastic Schools and Academies across the Scunthorpe area that will be the perfect fit for you.

The Role

If you have a background in childcare and are seeking a thrilling new venture in education, you’re in luck. A similar educational role is preferred; it is not essential however you should have a genuine passion for working with young people and helping them succeed.

About the School

This school is dedicated to the development of learning for every child to thrive. It has an Ofsted rating of GOOD. Their exceptional, inspiring and relevant curriculum encourages independent learning skills which prepare the children for life and unlocks potential in all learners. Vision for Education is seeking a dedicated and passionate Teaching Assistant to join their team. This school needs a caring and passionate individual to help with all students.

Requirements

The desired Primary Teaching Assistant trainee will:

• Possibly have recent experience supporting children aged 3-11
• Have a good understanding of how children learn and develop
• Have previous experience of working with children or young people; ideally within a school, nursery, childcare, youth work, play or care setting within the last 2 years and we must be able to obtain valid references from these roles
• Ability to build strong relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues
• Have a kind and compassionate nature towards education

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.

What we offer

As a Primary Teaching Assistant trainee, you benefit from:

• 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 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.

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.

How to apply

If you are a Primary Teaching Assistant in the local area who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you. Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role please call our Lincolnshire team on (phone number removed).

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