Trainee Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education - Newcastle; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational agency is seeking passionate individuals for Entry-Level Teaching Assistant positions across various schools in the North East. The role offers a rewarding career opportunity, supporting students' development and fostering an inclusive atmosphere. Ideal candidates are proactive and committed to enhancing educational experiences.

Benefits

FREE training for professional development

Pension contributions

Guaranteed pay scheme

Generous referral bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Recent and relevant work experience with children and young people.
• Desirable qualifications but not essential.
• Ability to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support students in secondary and middle schools.
• Foster an engaging and inclusive learning environment.
• Work Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM.

Skills

Teamwork

Patience

Proactivity

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting students to reach their full potential? Do you aspire to work in education but are unsure where to begin?

Our National Teaching Assistant Programme offers an excellent opportunity to start a rewarding career in education, providing invaluable support to students in Secondary and Middle schools across the North East.

About the Role & Schools

We are currently recruiting Entry-Level Teaching Assistants for permanent, temporary, and supply positions within a variety of schools. This role involves working closely with students, fostering an inclusive and engaging learning environment, and utilising creative approaches to support their academic and personal development.

• Locations: Secondary & Middle Schools across the North East
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM 3:30 PM (full-time positions available)
• Ideal Candidates: Individuals with a passion for working with young people and a commitment to enhancing their educational experience

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Entry Level Teaching Assistant you will:

• Qualifications are desirable but not essential
• Recent and relevant work experience
• To be patient, pro-active and able to work well in a team

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Relevant experience in the past few years working with children and young people

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. 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. With branches across the country, 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 training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Vision for Education 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.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Newcastle Secondary Team on (phone number removed)

The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.