Trainee Teaching Assistant- Cambridge

TN United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative educational agency is seeking a Trainee Teaching Assistant to support classroom activities and enhance student learning. This role is crucial in fostering positive relationships with children and ensuring their progress in a supportive environment. The successful candidate will receive comprehensive training, enabling them to thrive in their role and make a meaningful impact in the educational community. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to the development of young minds and take the first step in your rewarding career in education.

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Pension Contributions

FREE Professional Development Training

Dedicated Consultant Support

Refer a Friend Bonus

Qualifications

• Compassionate and understanding with a passion for education.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Assist class teacher with recording and reporting on pupil progress.
• Support children with SEND and manage behavior in the classroom.

Skills

Communication Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Relevant Experience

DBS Check

Job description

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Client:

Vision for Education

Location:

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Education

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

5

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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About the role

Register now for September. The role of a Teaching Assistant is vital in the day-to-day running of schools. The best Teaching Assistants have excellent communication skills and are able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff, quickly and effectively.

You will assist the class teacher with recording and reporting on pupil progress and behaviour, and help ensure that children are making good progress in the classroom.

About the school

Depending on the role and the school, you will be working with the class teacher to manage behaviour, support with interventions, and provide additional support to children with SEND (special educational needs and disabilities).

Working alongside our client schools, we will provide the successful Trainee Teaching Assistant with high quality training and paid on the job experience.

Prior to starting your placement, you will be required to complete a training programme delivered by Vision for Education and school leaders, which will give you the essential skills you need to work as a Teaching Assistant.

Requirements

• Be compassionate, understanding and caring.
• Be able to build positive relationships with children and young people.
• Be passionate and driven about improving the outcomes for children and young people.
• Understand the crucial importance of keeping children and young people safe.
• Be flexible, proactive and a team player.
• Be able to demonstrate at interview the reasons why you want to start a career in education, and explain your understanding of the role of a Teaching Assistant and the important part they play in the school community.
• Be willing to pay for an enhanced DBS check and register with the Update Service.
• Be committed to completing the required training and participating in ongoing CPD.

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

£80 to £90 per day

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

• Individual's level of experience and qualification

What Vision for Education offer

• 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.