Unqualified Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Salford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking education agency dedicated to making a positive impact in schools across Manchester. This role as an Unqualified Teaching Assistant offers the chance to gain valuable experience while receiving high-quality training. You will support teachers in managing classroom behavior and assist children with special educational needs. With a commitment to professional development, you will be part of a supportive team that values compassion and understanding. This is an excellent opportunity to start your career in education and make a difference in the lives of young people.

Benefits

Excellent Daily Rates

Guaranteed Pay Scheme

Social and Networking Events

Pension Contributions

CPD for Professional Development

Access to a Dedicated Consultant

Qualifications

• Compassionate and caring individuals are encouraged to apply.
• Understanding of the role of a Teaching Assistant is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support class teachers in managing behavior and assisting children with SEND.
• Record and report pupil progress and behavior.

Skills

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Compassion

Flexibility

Understanding of SEND

Education

Relevant Training or Qualifications

Job description

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Vision for Education

We work with Special Needs schools and alternative provisions across Manchester and Greater Manchester. Our passion is making a positive impact in education. In partnership with local schools, we are proud to introduce our National Teaching Assistant Programme, designed for those aspiring to start a career as a Teaching Assistant.

The Programme

1. Collaborate with client schools to provide successful Unqualified Teaching Assistants with high-quality training and paid on-the-job experience.
2. After a successful interview and upon passing safeguarding and identity checks, we will help secure a paid placement in a school to develop your skills, with ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
3. Complete a training programme delivered by Vision for Education and school leaders before starting your placement, gaining essential skills for working as a Unqualified Teaching Assistant.

The Role

1. The Unqualified Teaching Assistant plays a vital role in the daily running of schools. Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff are essential.
2. Depending on the school, responsibilities include working with the class teacher to manage behaviour, support interventions, and assist children with SEND (special educational needs and disabilities).
3. Assist with recording and reporting pupil progress and behaviour, ensuring children make good progress in the classroom.

Requirements

Salary depends on experience, training, or qualifications. To be considered for the programme, you should:

• Be compassionate, understanding, and caring.
• Build positive relationships with children and young people.
• Be passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people.
• Be flexible, proactive, and a team player.
• Understand the importance of safeguarding children and young people.
• Be prepared to explain at interview why you want to start a career in education and your understanding of a Teaching Assistant's role.
• Commit to completing required training and ongoing CPD.
• Willing to pay for an enhanced DBS check and register with the Update Service.

What We Offer

As part of our team, benefits include:

• Excellent daily rates paid via PAYE.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD for professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.
• Daily rate based on scale, experience, and qualifications, discussed at registration.

About Us

We are a leading education supply agency committed to developing young people. With branches nationwide, we are an employer of choice for high-quality educators.

The Edwin Group was ranked in the Top 10 UK employers in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023, rated 'Excellent' by staff across all categories, with industry-leading employee engagement.

We welcome applications from all community sections and do not discriminate based on age, gender, race, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.