Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Thornaby-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent daily rates paid weekly

Guaranteed Pay Scheme

Pension contribution

Job summary

Vision for Education is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our successful supply team in the Ingleby Barwick area, Middlesbrough. This full-time role runs Monday to Friday during school hours, from December 2026 to April 2027, supporting the class teacher to deliver engaging lessons and help pupils achieve their potential.

The position requires a Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification, experience in a primary setting, and strong communication and behaviour management

Qualifications

• Hold a minimum Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification.
• Experience working within a primary school setting.
• Be confident supporting teaching and learning across the curriculum.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and behaviour management skills.
• Be able to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
• Have a genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the class teacher with the delivery of engaging lessons in line with the National Curriculum.
• Working with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning.
• Helping to create a positive, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.
• Supporting pupils with varying learning needs and encouraging independence.
• Assisting with classroom organisation, preparation of resources, and displays.
• Promoting positive behaviour and supporting the school's behaviour policy.
• Building positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, and parents where appropriate.
• Contributing to the wider life of the school community.

Skills

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Teaching Assistant (Level 2 Minimum) - Full Time - December 2026 - April 2027
Middlesbrough - £92.56 per day (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Vision for Education is seeking to appoint a caring and enthusiasticTeaching Assistant to join our successful supply team and work within the Ingleby Barwick Area.

This is a full-time role, working Monday to Friday during school hours. The successful candidate will work as a general Teaching Assistant, supporting the class teacher to deliver engaging learning opportunities and helping pupils to achieve their full potential both academically and socially.

The role will commence in December2026 and continue until April 2027.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications.

The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position is a Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification.

Working as part of a supportive and experienced staff team, the desired Teaching Assistant will work closely with the class teacher to provide high-quality support across the classroom.

Responsibilities may include:

• Supporting the class teacher with the delivery of engaging lessons in line with the National Curriculum.
• Working with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning.
• Helping to create a positive, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.
• Supporting pupils with varying learning needs and encouraging independence.
• Assisting with classroom organisation, preparation of resources, and displays.
• Promoting positive behaviour and supporting the school's behaviour policy.
• Building positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, and parents where appropriate.
• Contributing to the wider life of the school community.

The successful candidate will be patient, proactive, and passionate about supporting children's learning and development.

To be considered for the Teaching Assistant position, you will:

• Hold a minimum Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification.
• Have experience working within a primary school setting.
• Be confident supporting teaching and learning across the curriculum.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and behaviour management skills.
• Be able to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
• Have a genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.

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 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.

What Vision for Education Offers

As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly through our in-house payroll team using the PAYE system.
• Guaranteed Pay Scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contribution