Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Wallsend; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Flexible Opportunities

Ongoing CPD

Career Development

Dedicated Support

Pension Contributions

Job summary

Vision for Education is seeking Teaching Assistants to support pupils across North Tyneside and surrounding areas. We offer day-to-day, short-term and long-term roles with various opportunities.

You will work with teachers to assist learning, potentially in 1:1 or small group settings, helping pupils engage and progress in this dynamic education environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people
• Positive and enthusiastic approach
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils
• Ability to adapt to different classroom environments
• Willingness to obtain a DBS or have one

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with their learning and development across the curriculum
• Work 1:1, in small groups, or as part of the wider classroom
• Help create a positive learning environment and encourage progress
• Provide additional support where required and foster confidence and independence
• Collaborate with class teachers and school teams

Skills

Experience with children

Positive attitude

DBS Update Service

Team player

Good communication

Job description

Teaching Assistant

North Tyneside and Surrounding Areas | Full Time & Part Time
£14.24 per hour (pre-AWR, depending on experience and/or qualifications)
ASAP | Temporary and Long-Term Opportunities

The School and Role

Vision for Education is looking to recruit enthusiastic and reliable Teaching Assistants to work in schools across North Tyneside and surrounding areas.

We have a range of opportunities available, including day-to-day, short-term and long-term roles, with the potential for permanent opportunities.

As a Teaching Assistant, you'll work alongside class teachers to support pupils with their learning and development. Depending on the role, you may work with pupils on a 1:1 basis, in small groups or as part of the wider classroom, helping them to engage with learning and make progress.

Your responsibilities may include supporting pupils across the curriculum, helping to create a positive learning environment, providing additional support where required and encouraging pupils to develop their confidence and independence.

You'll work as part of a supportive school team and have the opportunity to gain valuable experience across a range of educational settings.

Requirements

To be considered for a Teaching Assistant role, you will need:

• Experience working with children or young people
• A positive and enthusiastic approach
• A genuine passion for supporting pupils with their learning and development
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils
• Flexibility and the ability to adapt to different classroom environments
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team
• A DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one

Previous school-based experience is desirable; however, we also welcome applications from candidates with relevant experience in childcare, care, youth work, sports coaching or other support-based roles.

What We Offer

As part of our team, you'll benefit from:

• Competitive Pay - Excellent rates of pay through the PAYE system
• Flexible Opportunities - Day-to-day, short-term and long-term roles available
• Ongoing CPD - Access to training and professional development
• Career Development - Opportunities to build your experience and progress within education
• Dedicated Support - Ongoing guidance from your own personal consultant
• Pension Contributions

About Us

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment agency, committed to supporting schools and education professionals across the UK.

As part of The Edwin Group, we're committed to developing outstanding educators and helping schools access exceptional staff.

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All staff we register undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and must hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, religion, disability or sexual orientation.