Trainee Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Free training

Dedicated consultant

Pension contributions

Guaranteed pay scheme

Refer-a-friend

Paid school experience

Job summary

Vision for Education in the Shrewsbury area is seeking enthusiastic individuals to start a career in education through the National Teaching Assistant Programme. You will complete four online training modules, receive support from a dedicated consultant, and gain paid experience through trial days in primary schools and nurseries.

No prior school experience is required; candidates should be reliable, eager to learn and flexible across different schools.

Qualifications

• No prior school experience required; enthusiastic, reliable and eager to work with children.
• Two years of employment references.

Responsibilities

• Complete four online training modules.
• Receive dedicated support from a personal consultant.
• Gain paid experience through trial days in primary schools and nurseries.
• Develop confidence and classroom skills with feedback and ongoing support.
• Progress into a part-time or full-time role.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Reliable

Willingness to learn

Flexible

Education

Enhanced DBS Update Service

Job description

Vision for Education are looking for enthusiastic individuals in the Shrewsbury area who are interested in starting a career in education.

Our National Teaching Assistant Programme is a fantastic opportunity to gain your first experience in a school, develop valuable skills and find out if a career working with children is right for you.

The role

As a Trainee Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Complete four online training modules to prepare you for working in a school.
• Receive dedicated support from a personal consultant who will help match you with suitable schools.
• Gain paid experience through trial days in primary schools and nursery settings.
• Develop your confidence and classroom skills with feedback and ongoing support.
• Have the opportunity to progress into a part-time or full-time role.

No previous school experience is required - we're looking for people who are enthusiastic, reliable and genuinely want to work with children.

What we're looking for

• A genuine interest in starting a career in education.
• A positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• A willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Flexibility to work across different schools and potentially on a part-time or full-time basis.
• Two years of employment references.
• An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

What you'll receive

• Competitive daily rates, paid weekly via PAYE.
• FREE training and professional development.
• A dedicated consultant and ongoing support.
• Pension contributions.
• Guaranteed pay scheme, subject to qualifying criteria.
• A generous refer-a-friend scheme.
• The opportunity to gain valuable paid school experience and build a career in education.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a specialist education recruitment agency working with schools across the UK. We support teachers, teaching assistants and education support staff to find rewarding opportunities and develop their careers.

We are committed to safeguarding children and young people. All applicants will undergo thorough interviewing and referencing checks and will be required to hold, or be willing to obtain, an Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service.

Vision for Education welcomes applications from all sections of the community and does not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation.

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