Trainee Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated individuals for the Trainee Teaching Assistant role. This exciting opportunity includes comprehensive training and a paid placement in a school environment, designed to support those passionate about education. You'll engage with children, build positive relationships, and contribute to their development. With a commitment to safeguarding and a supportive team, this position offers a pathway to a rewarding career in education. Join us in making a positive impact in the lives of young learners while enhancing your professional skills.

Benefits

Free Training

Guaranteed Pay Scheme

Pension Contributions

Ongoing Support from Consultant

Refer-a-Friend Bonus Scheme

Qualifications

• Committed and passionate about working with children.
• Prepared to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Receive training and complete a 5-day paid placement.
• Build positive working relationships with children.

Skills

Motivation

Organizational Skills

Relationship Building

Team Player

Resilience

Education

Enhanced DBS Check

Job description

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As a Trainee Teaching Assistant you will:

1. Receive a free package of approved training
2. Complete Safeguarding, Child Protection, Behaviour Management, and SEND training
3. Complete a 5-day PAID placement, Monday to Friday, in a school
4. Be a motivated, organised, and dedicated person
5. Be able to build positive working relationships quickly

The school

Vision for Education works with a large number of schools in the Bristol, BANES, and South Gloucestershire area. We are passionate about making a positive impact in education. Therefore, in partnership with schools in our local communities, we are proud to launch our National Teaching Assistant Programme (NTAP), designed to support those who want to start a Teaching Assistant career.

Requirements

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

• Be committed, motivated, and passionate about working with children
• Be motivated to work as a Teaching Assistant
• Be reliable, resilient, and a team player
• Have a desire to support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
• Ideally hold a driving licence and have access to your own vehicle

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.

Salary Requirements

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

• To have or be prepared to undergo an Enhanced DBS check
• To have an Enhanced DBS that is on the update service (child workforce or child and adult workforce)

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.

Vision for Education does 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.

What Vision for Education offers

• 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 ensure you receive the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to support 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.