Teaching Assistant - Immediate Start

Envision Education; Slough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CPD courses worth £144.50

Supportive consultants

Job summary

Envision Education is actively recruiting Teaching Assistants to support schools across Slough, primarily in primary settings. Roles run 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday, with opportunities for development and CPD. You don’t need a formal TA qualification to apply if you have transferable experience with children or vulnerable groups.

We welcome applicants from care, support, youth work, childcare and related backgrounds. Join a supportive team and contribute to pupils’ learning and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Based in the Slough area or able to commute to Slough.
• Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable individuals.
• Enthusiastic, patient and caring with a passion for supporting learning.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with learning and development throughout the school day.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group assistance.
• Support pupils with SEND and additional needs.
• Help pupils build confidence, independence and social skills.
• Assist with behaviour management and emotional wellbeing.
• Collaborate with teachers to deliver engaging classroom activities.
• Foster a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Help pupils achieve their individual goals.

Skills

Team player

Patient

Reliable

Experience with children

Education

Level 3 qualification

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Immediate Start - Slough

Full-Time | Monday to Friday | 8:30am - 3:30pm | Primary & Secondary Schools

Are you looking to build a rewarding career working with children and young people?

Envision Education is currently recruiting Teaching Assistants for schools across Slough, with the majority of our current opportunities based within primary settings. We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable and caring individuals who are passionate about supporting children and helping them reach their full potential.

You don't necessarily need to be a qualified Teaching Assistant to apply. If you have experience working with children, young people or vulnerable individuals, your experience could be highly transferable to a school environment. We particularly welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in care work, support work, care assistant roles, youth work, residential care, childcare, nursery settings, sports coaching, mentoring, tutoring, behaviour support, SEN support, healthcare or community and family support.

Whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant, have a Level 3 qualification, are a recent graduate, or have developed strong transferable skills through another role, we want to hear from you.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting pupils with their learning, development and wellbeing.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting pupils with their learning and development throughout the school day

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

• Supporting children with SEND and additional needs

• Helping pupils develop confidence, independence and positive social skills

• Supporting pupils who may display challenging behaviour

• Working alongside teachers to deliver engaging classroom activities

• Supporting children with their emotional and social development

• Helping create a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment

• Building positive and professional relationships with pupils and school staff

• Supporting pupils to achieve their individual goals

What We're Looking For

• Must be based in Slough or willing to commute to Slough

• Available to work 8:30am - 3:30pm, Monday to Friday

• Passionate about working with children and young people

• Patient, caring and approachable

• Confident supporting children with different needs and abilities

• Able to build positive relationships with pupils

• Reliable, professional and committed

• Able to work effectively as part of a team

• Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable individuals

• Interested in developing a career within education

School experience is desirable but not essential.

Candidates with relevant experience from care, support work, youth work, childcare, residential settings, healthcare, sports coaching or similar environments are encouraged to apply.

A Level 3 qualification or relevant education qualification is advantageous, but this is not essential. Candidates without formal qualifications who have relevant experience are encouraged to apply.

Why Register with Envision Education?

• Specialists in securing long-term and permanent placements for Teachers and a range of support staff

• Access to opportunities across primary, secondary and SEND schools

• We can find jobs that meet your preferences, including location, school type, working hours and pay expectations

• Opportunities for candidates looking to gain their first experience within education

• Quick and efficient registration process

• Friendly and supportive consultants

• Excellent track record in securing jobs quickly and efficiently for education professionals

• Rated 4.9 out of 5 on Google

• Free CPD courses worth £144.50 once cleared to work

• Opportunities for both temporary and permanent positions

Pay rate is dependent on qualifications, experience and skills.

Envision Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Envision Education is also committed to following a policy of equal opportunities.

We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, religion, race, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, culture or disability.

You must be a UK resident or hold a full UK visa and be willing to complete a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.