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Vision for Education - Bristol

Gloucester

On-site

GBP 19,000 - 22,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

Vision for Education is seeking Trainee/Unqualified Teaching Assistants to support children in mainstream schools, including those with special educational needs. The role involves working with teachers to help students thrive, providing training and paid experience, making it ideal for those beginning a career in education.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid weekly
Guaranteed pay scheme
Pension contributions
FREE professional development training
Generous referral bonus scheme
Ongoing support from a consultant

Qualifications

  • Willingness to pay for an enhanced DBS check.
  • Commitment to ongoing training.
  • Experience with vulnerable individuals or children.

Responsibilities

  • Assist class teachers in managing behavior and supporting interventions.
  • Help record and report on pupil progress and behavior.
  • Support children with SEND to ensure they are making progress.

Skills

Communication
Relationship Building
Passion for Education

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.

Working alongside our client schools, we will provide the successful Trainee/Unqualified 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 by your didcated consultant when placed in your first role, and continuing until you are permanently emplyed by a school.

Prior to starting your placement, you will be required to complete online training, which will give you the essential skills you need to work as a Teaching Assistant. We work with mainstream schools that are inclusive and support students with a variety of Special Educational Needs.

About the school

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.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Trainee/Unqualified Teaching Assistant - SEND you will:

  • 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.
  • Have personal experience with vulnerable individuals or children.
  • Be passionate and driven about improving the outcomes for children and young people.
  • 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.

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.

What Vision for Education offer As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:
  • 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.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Evie on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

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