Secondary Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Secondary Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school team in Wickford. This full-time role is perfect for graduates looking to gain valuable teaching experience while working with students aged 11-18. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to enhance their skills in a friendly environment, supported by experienced staff and a dedicated leadership team. With potential for permanent placement and numerous professional development opportunities, this position promises a rewarding career path in education. If you are eager to inspire and engage students, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Guaranteed Pay Scheme

Pension Contributions

FREE Training

Referral Bonus Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with students aged 11-18 is essential.
• Good GCSE and A-Level grades are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support students across core subjects in KS3-KS5.
• Build good relationships with pupils and staff.

Skills

Behaviour Management

Communication Skills

Initiative

Understanding of Curriculum

Education

GCSEs

A-Levels

Job description

Secondary Teaching Assistant
Wickford
GBP450-GBP500 per week (depending on qualifications and experience)

ASAP

Vision for Education are looking to appoint a Secondary Teaching Assistant to work at a school in Wickford. This is a full-time role, ideal for a graduate who is looking for a route into teaching and wants to gain experience in local Secondary Schools. To start in the summer term, this position has the potential to be made permanent for the right candidate.

The role

The successful Secondary Teaching Assistant will be a passionate and proactive individual, capable of building good relationships with pupils and staff. Working in KS3-KS5, they must have a good understanding of the curriculum and be able to support students across core subjects.

The school

The school is seeking an engaging and proactive Secondary Teaching Assistant to join their team. In return, the school can offer a friendly environment, with hardworking colleagues and a very supportive leadership team. The appointed Secondary Teaching Assistant will benefit from working alongside experienced members of staff and numerous opportunities for professional development.

Requirements

• Have experience working with students aged 11-18
• Good GCSE and A-Level grades desirable
• Have excellent behaviour management skills
• Be a confident communicator, able to use your own initiative when required.

What Vision for Education offers

• 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 ensure you receive the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to assist 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.

How to apply

If you are a Secondary Teaching Assistant who can enthuse, motivate, and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across Vision for Education, please contact Antonia on (phone number removed).