Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Stafford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid weekly through PAYE

School holidays off

Pension contributions after qualifying

Full AWR compliance

Free safeguarding training

Refer-a-friend bonus

Job summary

Vision For Education is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support pupils in Stafford and surrounding areas. The role follows school hours, term time, and is paid weekly through PAYE. You will work 8:30–3:30 with no planning or marking required and holidays off.

The ideal candidate may come from childcare, nurseries, or care settings, with or without a TA qualification. DBS is required or willingness to obtain one. Join us to gain classroom experience across Reception to Year 6.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in school, nursery, or care settings.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the class teacher from Reception to Year 6 (some schools to Year 8).
• Hear readers and run small groups for phonics, reading and maths.
• Help children who are stuck get going and keep the classroom running smoothly.
• Support during break and lunch as requested by schools.

Skills

Experience with children

Warm, reliable

Team player

Education

Level 2 TA

Level 3 TA

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Stafford - School Hours

School hours. Term time. Paid every week. Teaching assistant work in Stafford, Stone, Penkridge and Brewood.

Drop the kids off, work 8:30 till 3:30, and be home for tea. No planning, no marking, no evenings, no weekends, and every school holiday off.

You don't need a TA qualification to apply. If you've worked with children, in a school, nursery, club, care setting or as a volunteer, that's the experience our schools are asking for.

Who this suits

• Parents who want work that fits around the school run

• Anyone from childcare, nurseries or care who fancies working in a school

• Graduates heading into teaching who want classroom experience first

• Teaching assistants who want more say over their days than a contract gives them

What you'd do

• Work alongside the class teacher, Reception to Year 6, with some schools up to Year 8

• Hear readers and run small groups for phonics, reading and maths

• Help the children who are stuck get going, and keep the classroom running smoothly

• Help at break and lunchtime where the school asks

Pay and benefits

• £92.56 to £110 a day, which is over £460 for a full week, depending on experience and qualifications

• Paid weekly through PAYE

• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to criteria)

• Pension contributions after a qualifying period

• Full AWR (Agency Workers Regulations) compliance

• Free training, including safeguarding

• Refer-a-friend bonus

• School holidays off

How it works

Choose your days, from one to five a week. Take day-to-day work, or a longer block with the same school and the same class. Many of our schools ask for the same teaching assistant back week after week, and plenty of our TAs stay in one school all year. A driving licence opens up more schools, but it isn't essential.

What you need

• Experience working with children

• To be warm, reliable and happy to muck in

• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or to be willing to get one

• The right to work in the UK

Level 2 and Level 3 qualified TAs are paid at the higher end of the rate.

About Vision For Education

Vision For Education is a market-leading education recruitment agency supporting schools and staff nationwide. We supply high-quality Primary Teaching Assistants, Primary Teachers and SEND specialists across the country.

Vision For Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and full pre-engagement vetting. We are an equal opportunities employer.