Trainee Teaching Assistant: Paid Training & Placements

Vision for Education Ltd; Napton on the Hill; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Paid on-the-job experience

Support from dedicated consultant

Job summary

Vision for Education is launching its National Teaching Assistant Programme designed to support those who want to start a Teaching Assistant career with high quality training and paid on-the-job experience across the Midlands.

Following a successful interview and checks, we will work to secure you a paid placement in a school to further develop your skills, with support to decide whether you prefer primary, secondary or SEND provisions and ongoing help from a dedicated consultant.

Qualifications

• Have personal experience working with children (not necessarily school based).
• Be passionate and driven about improving outcomes for children and young people.
• Understand the crucial importance of keeping children safe.
• Be able to demonstrate at interview why you want to start a career in education and explain your understanding of the role of a Teaching Assistant and their importance 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist class teacher with recording and reporting on pupil progress and behaviour.
• Help manage behaviour and support interventions, including children with SEND.
• Contribute to ensuring children are making good progress in the classroom.

Skills

Child experience

Passion for education

Safety awareness

Interview motivation

Training commitment

DBS willingness

Job description

Vision for Education is launching its National Teaching Assistant Programme designed to support those who want to start a Teaching Assistant career with high quality training and paid on-the-job experience across the Midlands.

Following a successful interview and checks, we will work to secure you a paid placement in a school to further develop your skills, with support to decide whether you prefer primary, secondary or SEND provisions and ongoing help from a dedicated consultant.