Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Tendring; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly pay

Flexible hours

Work-life balance

Refer-a-friend bonus

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd is recruiting Teaching Assistants to support primary schools in Clacton-On-Sea and surrounding villages. Roles offer flexible opportunities, with competitive daily pay and weekly pay, plus opportunities to work in breakfast clubs and wraparound care.

DBS checks are required and full training is provided. Whether you’re an experienced TA or starting your career through a TA apprenticeship, we have roles to suit your availability and commitments, with PAYE pay and

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Patient, positive and adaptable approach.
• Willingness to complete safeguarding checks (DBS).
• Experience is beneficial but not always essential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting teachers with classroom activities and lesson delivery.
• Providing one-to-one and small-group support.
• Helping pupils develop confidence, independence and social skills.
• Supporting children with additional learning needs where required.
• Creating a positive, safe and engaging learning environment.
• Encouraging participation and helping pupils overcome learning challenges.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Adaptable

Willingness to learn

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Clacton-On-Sea & Surrounding Villages

Flexible Opportunities | Competitive Daily Pay | Weekly Pay

Are you looking for a rewarding role in education that fits around your lifestyle? Vision for Education is recruiting Teaching Assistants to support local primary schools in Clacton-On-Sea and the surrounding villages.

Whether you're an experienced TA, looking to return to education on your own terms, or starting your career through a TA apprenticeship, we have opportunities to suit you.

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive daily pay: £95-£105 per day, depending on experience and role.

• Weekly pay - get paid every week.

• Flexible working - choose opportunities that fit around your availability and commitments.

• Better work-life balance - enjoy flexibility without the pressure of taking work home.

• Teaching, not paperwork - focus on supporting children and making a difference in the classroom.

• Return on your own terms - get back into education at a pace that works for you.

• Supported route into education - guidance and support from a dedicated local team.

• More opportunities to earn - explore additional work in breakfast clubs and wraparound care.

• £125 refer-a-friend bonus - earn extra by recommending someone to join our team, subject to scheme terms.

• PAYE pay (not an umbrella company)

The Role - Teaching Assistant

As a Teaching Assistant, you'll play an important role in helping pupils learn, grow and reach their potential.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting teachers with classroom activities and lesson delivery.

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support.

• Helping pupils develop their confidence, independence and social skills.

• Supporting children with additional learning needs where required.

• Creating a positive, safe and engaging learning environment.

• Encouraging participation and helping pupils overcome learning challenges.

Requirements

• A genuine passion for supporting children and their education.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• A patient, positive and adaptable approach.

• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.

• A willingness to learn and develop within an educational setting.

• Relevant experience is beneficial but not always essential.

• A willingness to complete the required safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

TA apprentices and aspiring Teaching Assistants are welcome! If you're keen to start a career in education, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Work with Vision for Education?

At Vision for Education, we understand that everyone's circumstances are different. That's why we offer flexible opportunities designed around you.

• Work-life balance: choose work that fits your lifestyle.

• Dedicated support: receive guidance from a friendly, experienced education recruitment team.

• Established school relationships: access opportunities across local schools and surrounding villages.

• Flexible return to work: reconnect with education on your own terms.

• Variety and experience: gain valuable classroom experience across different settings.

• More ways to wo