Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education -teesside Primary and York; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a Part-Time KS2 Teaching Assistant for a primary school in Middlesbrough. The ideal candidate will hold a Level 3 qualification and have experience in supporting children in KS2. Responsibilities include providing high-quality support to the class teacher and assisting students who need extra help. This role is part-time, with hours from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, and offers excellent benefits like free training and social events.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

Full compliance with AWR

FREE training for professional development

Regular social events

Generous referral bonus

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 qualification required.
• Experience working in primary education, particularly KS2.
• Ability to work in a nurturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standards of support to children and teachers.
• Work independently to help identify and assist students needing support.

Skills

Experience working as a Teaching Assistant

Ability to support children in KS2

Initiative to identify children needing extra support

Desire to be part of a committed team

Education

Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools

Job description

KS2 Teaching Assistant – Middlesbrough (Part Time)

Vision for Education is looking to appoint a part‑time KS2 Teaching Assistant to join our successful supply team and work in a primary school in the Middlesbrough area.

This is a part‑time Teaching Assistant role, working in KS2 supporting Y5 children, 3 days a week 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. The role will commence in January 2026 and will be ongoing with a potential to become permanent, depending on the needs of the school at the time.

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications.

The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position is a Level 3 or above in Teaching and Supporting Learning with a KS2 specialism.

The Role

Working as part of a passionate teaching team, the desired teaching assistant will focus on providing a high standard of support to both the children in the class and the class teacher.

The successful teaching assistant will be expected to work on their own initiative to help identify children who may require extra support and be flexible to changing environments.

The School

This small welcoming primary school is looking for a committed and experienced Teaching Assistant to join their team. The Head Teacher and leadership team are dedicated to providing an outstanding level of education to the children within the school. The school is friendly, welcoming and has a positive ethos.

Requirements

• Hold a minimum of a Level 3 qualification in supporting teaching & learning in schools.
• Have experience of working as a Teaching Assistant in a school environment.
• Be experienced in working with smaller nurture groups to boost attainment.
• Have a genuine desire to become part of a committed team of school staff.
• Have experience supporting children in primary education in KS2.

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. 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. We are an employer of choice for high‑quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

Benefits

• 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, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package.
• Regular social events with 100% complimentary food and drinks.
• 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 qualified Teaching Assistant (TA) who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across Vision for Education, please contact our Teesside Primary team on: (phone number removed).