Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education - Manchester; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education agency is seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant to provide support in a primary school in Rochdale. The successful candidate will assist in enhancing the learning environment, managing behaviour, and fostering positive relationships with students. This role requires relevant experience or Level 3 qualification in education. Join an agency committed to professional development, offering excellent pay and training opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid weekly

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

FREE professional development training

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification or relevant experience in KS1 or KS2.
• Constructive attitude towards development and learning.
• Experience building relationships with students and parents.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers by managing classroom behaviour in their absence.
• Engage and motivate students in both KS1 and KS2.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Behaviour management

Proactive nature

Positive attitude towards learning

Education

Level 3 qualification or significant experience in school

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Rochdale

£444.60 - £500 salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications.

Contract dates

Sep 25 July 26

The school and role

A school in the local authority of Rochdale is requiring a Teaching Assistant to join their team of Teachers and Level 3 Teaching Assistant staff group. You will be required to enhance the classroom in the absence of the teacher with excellent behaviour management, a proactive nature and looking for jobs to complete. Working in either (KS1 or KS2) you will be proficient in Maths, English and Science at varying levels.

Requirements

To be considered for the Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Level 3 or significant experience in school.
• ECTS, Teachers and NQTs will be considered.
• Will have recent experience working in either KS1 or KS2 or who understands the key components of both areas of primary education.
• A constructive and positive attitude towards learning and development
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with pupils, colleagues, and parents
• A desire to work within a school that values continuous improvement and professional growth

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.

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 including Maths, Sensory, SEND and Inference and other free online training packages.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

How to apply
If you are a Teaching Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners in the Rochdale area and would like to work in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on Diane on (phone number removed).

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