Unqualified Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Paid placement

Job summary

Vision for Education is running a National Teaching Assistant Programme in the Nottingham area, offering paid on-the-job experience and high-quality training to start a Teaching Assistant career. Successful candidates will secure a paid placement in a school after interviews and safeguarding checks, with ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.

You will decide whether to work in primary, secondary or SEND provisions and complete the required training to work as a Teaching Assistant.

Qualifications

• Have personal experience working with children or young people, preferably with SEND
• Be passionate and driven to improve outcomes for pupils
• Understand safeguarding responsibilities and keeping children safe
• Be willing to undertake required training and DBS checks

Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher with behaviour management and classroom routines
• Support with interventions and pupils with SEND
• Record and report pupil progress and behaviour to the class teacher

Skills

Experience with children

Excellent communication

Safeguarding commitment

DBS checks willingness

Job description

The Programme

Vision for Education work with primary, secondary and SEND schools and alternative provisions across the Nottingham area and we are passionate about making a positive impact in education. In partnership with schools in our local communities, we are proud to run 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 successfulTrainee Teaching Assistantwith 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 deliveredby Vision for Educationand school leaders, which will give you the essential skills you need to work as a Teaching Assistant.

The Role

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

• Have personal experience working with children but doesn't have to be school based: experience with children, young people and adults with SEND would be ideal.
  • 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 able to demonstrate at interview the reasons why you want to start 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 Educationis committed to safeguarding children,young peopleand 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-leadingeducation 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.

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.

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 t