Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education - Cambridge; Ely; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education staffing agency in Ely is seeking full-time Teaching Assistants to support Primary Schools. This role involves working with students at varying levels, including one-to-one support. Successful candidates will have relevant experience and, ideally, a TA qualification. The position is temporary-to-permanent, offering a chance to secure a long-term placement after a trial period. Competitive daily rates and professional development opportunities will be provided.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid weekly

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

FREE training for professional development

Generous refer a friend bonus

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Work generally and 1:1 with children in varying classes.
• Participate in both classroom and out-of-class activities.

Skills

Experience in a school setting

Working with children with SEND

Education

TA Qualification

Job description

Vision for Education are looking for Teaching Assistants to work in Primary Schools in Ely and surrounding villages, working with a variety of Year groups both generally and on a one-to-one basis.

About the role

Working with lots of lovely schools, we are working to recruit full-time Teaching Assistants to work generally and on a 1:1 basis with children in varying classes. It will be a mix of working with children in class and some time out of the classroom. The roles are temporary-to-permanent, after a successful period there may be the opportunity to become a permanent member of staff.

About the school

The schools are all well-equipped, friendly and offer varying opportunities. Ely is a lovely town in Cambridgeshire.

Requirements

• 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

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.

Salary

£89 to £95 per day

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

Individual's level of experience and qualification

What Vision for Education offer

• 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

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.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Amy Heading on (phone number removed) or email . #visionsupport