Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education - Kent; South Willesborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency seeks a dedicated Teaching Assistant for a Primary School in Ashford. The role involves supporting student learning, working closely with teachers, and a commitment to safeguarding children. Opportunities for ongoing training and a competitive weekly salary are offered.

Benefits

Ongoing training and CPD opportunities

Dedicated consultant support

Pension contributions

Guaranteed pay scheme

FREE training

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children in an educational setting.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils' learning across a range of abilities.
• Work closely with teaching staff to create a positive learning environment.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Caring and proactive approach

Adaptability

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Ashford

£440 - £550 per week

September 2025

Are you passionate about supporting children's learning and development? Do you want to make a genuine difference in a vibrant and inclusive school environment?

Vision for Education is proud to be working in partnership with a Primary School in Ashford to recruit a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join their outstanding team.

About the Role:

As a Teaching Assistant, you ll be a vital part of the classroom team supporting pupils learning across a range of abilities, both one-to-one and in small groups. You ll work closely with teaching staff to create a positive and supportive learning environment and help all pupils achieve their full potential.

What We re Looking For:

• Experience supporting children in an educational setting (school, nursery, or youth work)
• A caring, proactive, and adaptable approach
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

(A relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable but not essential.)

What We Offer:

• A welcoming and supportive school community
• Ongoing training and CPD opportunities
• A dedicated consultant from Vision for Education to support your career journey
• Competitive daily rates paid weekly (PAYE no umbrella fees)
• Opportunity for a long-term role with potential for a permanent contract

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:

• Have relevant experience of working with children, young people or vulnerable adults

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.

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 the Kent team on (phone number removed)