Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision for Education is seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant for a highly regarded Primary school in Huntingdon, starting June 2025. This role requires an adaptable level 2 qualified individual passionate about supporting students, especially those with special educational needs. Join a dedicated team committed to fostering a vibrant learning environment.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid weekly

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

FREE training for professional development

Refer a friend bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Passionate about providing learning opportunities.
• Experience with children or young people with SEND.
• Willing to hold an Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Support children in learning and behavior management.
• Work with a team focused on nurturing and high expectations.
• Assist in lunchtime supervision.

Skills

Behaviour management

Creativity

Flexibility

Patience

Education

GCSE Grade C or equivalent in Maths

GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English

Level 2 qualification in childcare or equivalent

Job description

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We are looking for a Teaching Assistant for a full time post in a highly regarded Primary school in Huntingdon.

Would you describe yourself as someone who could brighten the day of a child no matter what the circumstances? We are currently looking for flexible and adaptable Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join an existing team. This position will be combined with lunchtime cover.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of dedicated school staff and be part of a vibrant school community which places the child at the centre of all they do.

The post is full-time, commencing June 2025.

Hours of work are Monday- Friday, 8.30am-3.30pm, Term time only with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.

You will need:
• to be passionate about providing the best possible learning opportunities for all pupils;
• fully committed to the role of supporting children;
• to be creative and flexible in your approach to learning;
• patience with and understanding of behavioural issues.

This school can offer you:
• a supportive hardworking team of leaders, teachers and teaching assistants;
• an ethos of encouragement and high expectations;
• a commitment to nurture principles;
• a strong sense of community

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Teaching Assistant you will:

• have good behaviour management skills
• have previous experience working with children or young people with SEND
• hold GCSE Grade C or equivalent in Maths and English
• hold a level 2 qualification in childcare or equivalent

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.

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

• To hold an Enhanced DBS or be willing to process one

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.

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.