Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay through PAYE

Flexible working

Term-time opportunities

Free training

Pension contributions

Refer-a-friend bonus

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd is seeking unqualified Teaching Assistants to support primary schools across Stoke-on-Trent and surrounding areas. Roles involve working from Reception to Year 6, with flexible bookings and weekly pay. No TA qualification required, just patience, reliability and enthusiasm to help children.

Locations cover Stoke-on-Trent, Hanley, Tunstall and nearby areas. We welcome applicants with transferable experience from sports coaching, care, or mentoring who want a rewarding

Qualifications

• No teaching qualification required.
• Transferable experience welcome in caring or coaching roles.
• Ability to work with Reception to Year 6 and support classrooms.

Responsibilities

• Support children across Reception to Year 6 in local primary schools.
• Work with individuals, small groups or alongside the class teacher.
• Help with reading, writing, maths and classroom activities.
• Encourage positive behaviour, confidence and engagement.
• Assist with day-to-day running of the classroom and teaching.

Skills

Patience

Reliability

Enthusiasm

Good with children

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Stoke-on-Trent & Surrounding Areas | No Qualifications Needed

£92.56-£110 per day | Up to £550 per week | Weekly Pay | Flexible Working

Want to work in a primary school but don't have a Teaching Assistant qualification? You could be exactly who we're looking for.

You don't need a teaching qualification to make a difference in a child's education. You need to be patient, reliable, enthusiastic and good with children.

At Vision For Education, we're recruiting Unqualified Teaching Assistants to support primary schools across Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Kidsgrove and surrounding areas.

Whether you're looking for full-time work, a few days a week or an opportunity to gain experience before pursuing a career in education, we'd love to hear from you.

What Does the Work Involve?

• Supporting children across Reception to Year 6 in local primary schools.
• Working with individual pupils, small groups or alongside the class teacher.
• Helping children with reading, writing, maths and classroom activities.
• Encouraging positive behaviour, confidence and engagement.
• Supporting teachers with the day-to-day running of the classroom.
• Opportunities for day-to-day supply, regular weekly bookings and longer-term placements.

Locations include:

Stoke-on-Trent, Hanley, Tunstall, Burslem, Fenton, Longton, Meir, Blurton, Bentilee, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Kidsgrove, Audley, Biddulph and surrounding areas.

We'll always aim to match you with schools that are convenient for where you live.

Who Can Apply?

You don't need previous school experience or a Teaching Assistant qualification.

We welcome applications from people with transferable experience, including:

• Sports coaches and youth workers who enjoy helping children develop.
• Care workers and support workers looking for a change of environment.
• Nursery practitioners interested in moving into primary education.
• Volunteers, mentors and Scout or Brownie leaders with experience supporting children.
• Parents and carers with relevant experience working with or supporting children.
• Graduates considering a future career in teaching.
• Anyone with relevant experience who wants to build a career in education.

If you've worked with children in any capacity, we want to hear from you.

Pay and Benefits

• £92.56-£110 per day, depending on experience, qualifications and placement.
• £462.80-£550 per week based on five working days.
• Weekly pay through PAYE.
• Flexible working: Choose one, two, three, four or five days a week, subject to available bookings.
• School hours, typically around 8:30am-3:30pm.
• Term-time opportunities, leaving school holidays free.
• Free training, including safeguarding and professional development.
• Pension contributions after the qualifying period.
• Agency Workers Regulations (AWR) compliance.
• Refer-a-friend bonus.
• A ded