Teaching Assistant: West Cambridgeshire area

Vision for Education - Cambridge; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established education recruitment agency seeks a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in West Cambridgeshire. This role involves providing essential 1:1 support to a child with special educational needs, helping them engage with their learning in a nurturing environment. The successful candidate will work closely with a passionate teaching team, ensuring that all students receive the high-quality education they deserve. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive work culture, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of young learners.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid weekly

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

FREE professional development training

Regular social events with complimentary food and drinks

Generous refer a friend bonus scheme

Access to a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 qualification in supporting teaching & learning in schools.
• Experience working with children with special educational needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to a child with special educational needs.
• Build a supportive relationship to help the child focus on activities.

Skills

Experience with children with SEND

Ability to build supportive relationships

Clear DBS clearance

Education

Level 2 qualification in supporting teaching & learning

Job description

Vision for Education is looking to appoint a full time Teaching Assistant to join this successful and welcoming primary school in the West Cambridgeshire area.

About the Role

1:1 Teaching Assistant

This is a full time Teaching Assistant role, Monday to Friday 8:30am until 15:30pm, working 1:1 with a child with special educational needs.

This child requires 1-1 support to enable them to focus and complete set activities. This child's behaviour can be challenging and we are looking for someone with experience of working with children with similar challenges who will take the time neccesary to build a supportive relationship with this child.

This role will begin ASAP and is likely to continue on.

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications.

Requirements

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

• Hold a minimum of a Level 2 qualification in supporting teaching & learning in schools or have experience of working with children with SEND
• be able to provide 2 recent references to support your work with children
• be able to provide a full, clear DBS clearance
• ideally have access to a car

The Role

Working as part of a passionate teaching team, the desired teaching assistant will focus on providing a high standard of support on a 1:1 basis.

The School

This primary school is looking for a committed and experienced Teaching Assistant to join their team.
The Head Teacher and leadership team are dedicated to providing an outstanding level of education to the children within the school. The school is friendly and welcoming and has a positive ethos.

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 that must be 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 offer

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

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package.
• Regular social events with 100% complimentary food and drinks.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

How to apply

If you are a Teaching Assistant (TA) who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across Vision for Education, please contact Jenny Freeman on (phone number removed) or email me at: (url removed)