Trainee Teaching Assistant. Job in Harrogate Education & Training Jobs

Vision for Education - Leeds/Bradford; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education supply agency is looking for a Trainee Teaching Assistant to support schools in Harrogate. You will collaborate with teachers to assist students with their learning, manage classroom behavior, and provide additional support for children with special educational needs. Applicants should be compassionate, driven, and willing to undergo a training program. The role offers excellent daily rates and ongoing professional development, making it a great opportunity to start a fulfilling career in education.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates

Guaranteed pay scheme

Social and networking events

Pension contributions

Professional development

Dedicated consultant access

Qualifications

• Commitment to safeguarding children and young people.
• Willingness to pay for an enhanced DBS check.
• Desire to start a career in education.

Responsibilities

• Support class teacher in managing behavior.
• Assist with recording and reporting on pupil progress.
• Provide support to children with SEND.

Skills

Compassionate and understanding

Strong communication skills

Ability to build positive relationships

Passionate about improving outcomes

Team player

Flexible and proactive

Job description

About the Role

In partnership with schools in our local communities, we are proud to launch our National Teaching Assistant Programme, designed to support those who want to start a Teaching Assistant career.

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.

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).

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

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

Following a successful interview and pending suitability, safeguarding and identity checks, we will work to secure you a paid placement in a school to further develop your skills. You will be supported in deciding whether you d prefer to work in primary, secondary or SEND provisions and will receive ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.

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

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

• 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.
• Be flexible, proactive and a team player.
• Understand the crucial importance of keeping children and young people safe.
• 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 committed to completing the required training and participating in ongoing CPD.
• Be willing to pay for an enhanced DBS check and register with the Update Service.

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.

What we offer

As a Teaching Assistant and being part of our team, you will benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.)
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We 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

If you are a Teaching Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed)