Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PAYE payroll

Pension contributions

Free professional development

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Vision for Education in Burton upon Trent is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support primary pupils in collaboration with experienced teachers to help engagement, confidence and progress in the classroom.

The role offers day-to-day or short/long-term placements, with DBS Update Service, references, and opportunities for free professional development training. The employer guarantees compliant payroll processing and supportive career guidance.

Qualifications

• Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.
• Interest in supporting children's learning and development.
• DBS check via Update Service.

Responsibilities

• Support learning activities in small groups or one-to-one.
• Assist alongside teachers to keep pupils engaged and motivated.
• Help maintain a calm and productive classroom environment.

Skills

Level 2 TA

Level 3 TA

DBS update service

References

Education

Level 2/3 TA qualification

Job description

Vision for Education is seeking a motivated Teaching Assistant to work within supportive primary schools across Burton upon Trent, starting from as soon as possible.

We can offer you Day to Day or Short/Long term placements within Primary schools. If this sounds suitable for you, please apply!

About the role

• Working alongside experienced teachers to help pupils stay engaged, confident, and motivated in the classroom.
• Responsibilities will include supporting learning activities, guiding individuals or small groups, and helping maintain a calm and productive learning space.
• This opportunity suits someone who enjoys working with children and wants to make a meaningful impact on their academic progress, wellbeing, and personal development. The position offers the chance to gain valuable experience in welcoming school communities while contributing to positive outcomes for pupils.

Requirements

To apply for this Teaching Assistant role in Burton, you should have:

• Previous experience supporting pupils in a primary school or educational setting, or a relevant qualification such as Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant.
• A genuine interest in supporting children's learning and development.
• Have or be able to obtain a DBS Certificate registered to the update service.
• Be able to gain at least two relevant references covering the last 2 years.
• Confidence assisting with individual and small-group learning activities, including supporting different learning needs.

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 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.

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.

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.