Trainee Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 18,882 - 20,475; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PAYE payroll

Free training

Guaranteed pay scheme

Job summary

Vision for Education is seeking a trainee teaching assistant to work in Peterborough schools. You will support children with additional needs on 1-1 or small-group tasks, helping them access work set by the class teacher. The role requires a calm, reassuring presence to help pupils feel settled and motivated.

This is a full-time opportunity during term time, 8:30-15:30, with training provided in SEND topics and safeguarding. DBS clearance is required or arranged through Vision for Education.

Qualifications

• Full-time availability Monday to Friday during term time.
• Experience of working with children or young people (SEND helpful).
• DBS clearance or willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with work set by the class teacher, including 1-1 and small-group tasks.
• Help pupils access tasks by breaking down instructions and providing calm, reassuring support.
• Assist with behaviour management and provide a positive, motivating environment.

Skills

Experience with children

Car access

Engagement with pupils

Education

GCSE Maths and English (C/4 or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about working with children or young people with additional needs? We are currently looking for trainee teaching assistants to work within Primary schools in the Peterborough area. The role involves supporting children with additional needs on a small group or 1-1 basis. You will assist children in accessing the work set by the class teacher, often outside of the classroom, breaking tasks down to make them feel more achievable. These children may struggle with emotional regulation and require an adult who is calm, reassuring, and can help the child feel settled, safe and motivated. The successful candidate will have a positive mindset and be flexible and reliable to help ensure consistency for the pupils.

About the role

This is a unique opportunity for anyone looking to get into working in schools, particularly within SEND. You will undertake additional training courses within SEND, such as Behaviour Management and Special Needs Awareness to help give you the background knowledge and head start that is needed.

About the school

You will be working from 8:30-15:30, Monday-Friday during term time. This is a full-time position.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Unqualified Teaching Assistant you will need:

• To be available for full-time work
• To have some experience of working with children
• To be able to drive and/or have access to a car (this school is not accessible by public transport)
• To be able to provide two references to support your recent employment
• To be able to provide full DBS clearance
• To hold GCSEs passes (Grade C/ Level 4) in Maths and English or equivalent
• To have a good rapport with children and be able to engage them in learning
• To have high expectations for pupils' work and behaviour
• To have a genuine desire and passion to work with pupils with additional needs

Please do not apply for this role if you do not need the criteria listed above.

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.

Salary

£415 to £450 per week

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

• To hold an Enhanced DBS or be willing to process one with us
• To undergo the additional training required

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 up to