Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Thornaby-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PAYE rates

Guaranteed pay

Networking events

Pension contributions

CPD

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd. is recruiting Teaching Assistants to support primary pupils across Thornaby. This flexible, ad hoc role suits those seeking varied experience in education and a better work-life balance.

You will assist teachers, support learning, and contribute to an inclusive classroom environment. Excellent PAYE rates, guaranteed pay (subject to availability), and ongoing CPD support are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or in an educational setting.
• Patient, supportive and proactive approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Genuine passion for supporting young people.
• Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualifications desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons.
• Work with small groups or on a one-to-one basis with pupils.
• Assist in the preparation of classroom resources.
• Help manage classroom behaviour.
• Support pupils with additional needs where required.

Skills

Experience with children

Patience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Passion for education

Education

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Location: Thornaby
Salary: £14.24 per hour
Job Type: Flexible / Ad Hoc

About the Role

Vision for Education are looking to recruit Teaching Assistants to work across a number of primary schools in the Thornaby area.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are flexible, reliable, and passionate about supporting young learners across a variety of school settings. This is ad hoc work, offering flexibility to suit your availability, making it ideal for those seeking a better work-life balance or varied experience within education.

You will support teachers in delivering lessons, help pupils with their learning, and contribute to a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons
• Work with small groups or on a one-to-one basis with pupils
• Assist in the preparation of classroom resources
• Help manage classroom behaviour
• Support pupils with additional needs where required

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with children or in an educational setting
• A patient, supportive and proactive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for supporting young people
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant) are desirable but not essential

What we offer

As a Teaching Assistant, part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability)
• Social and networking events
• Pension contributions
• CPD to help with your professional development
• Access to a dedicated consultant

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We 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.