Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

Free training

Refer a friend bonus

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Vision for Education is recruiting a Teaching Assistant to support pupils in Swadlincote. The role runs 08:30–15:30, with flexibility on days worked, collaborating with experienced teachers to keep pupils engaged and motivated. You will aid learning activities, support individuals and small groups, and foster a calm classroom environment.

The role commences after the October half-term and continues through the academic year, with safeguarding checks and references emphasized.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils in a primary school or educational setting.
• Interest in supporting children's learning and development.
• DBS certificate (registered to the update service) or ability to obtain it.
• Two relevant references covering the last 2 years.
• Confidence assisting with individual and small-group learning activities.

Responsibilities

• Support learning activities in the classroom.
• Guide individuals or small groups to aid engagement and progress.
• Help maintain a calm, productive learning space.

Skills

Pupil support

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Small-group support

Education

Level 2 TA qualification

Level 3 TA qualification

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Swadlincote

The Role

• Working between the hours of 08:30-15:30, Monday to Friday, with the flexibility to choose how many days you would like to work.
• Working alongside experienced teachers to help pupils stay engaged, confident, and motivated in the classroom.
• Responsibilities will include supporting learning activities, guiding individuals or small groups, and helping maintain a calm and productive learning space.
• This opportunity suits someone who enjoys working with children and wants to make a meaningful impact on their academic progress, wellbeing, and personal development. The position offers the chance to gain valuable experience in welcoming school communities while contributing to positive outcomes for pupils.
• Role is to commence from after the October half term, and continue throughout the academic year.

Requirements

To apply for this Teaching Assistant role in Swadlincote, you should have:

• Previous experience supporting pupils in a primary school or educational setting, or a relevant qualification such as Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant.
• A genuine interest in supporting children's learning and development.
• Have or be able to obtain a DBS Certificate registered to the update service.
• Be able to gain at least two relevant references covering the last 2 years.
• Confidence assisting with individual and small-group learning activities, including supporting different learning needs.

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.

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.

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.

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.