Unqualified Teaching Assistant - Immediate Start

Envision Education; Amersham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CPD courses

Job summary

Envision Education is seeking an Unqualified Teaching Assistant for immediate start in Amersham, Buckinghamshire. The role runs Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm, across primary and secondary settings, with no formal TA qualification required.

Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, reliable and able to support pupils with learning, development and wellbeing throughout the school day. Suitable for those looking to begin or advance an education career.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable individuals.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop within a school environment.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with learning and classroom activities
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support
• Help pupils understand and complete tasks
• Support pupils with SEND and additional needs
• Assist teachers with classroom activities and learning resources
• Provide emotional and pastoral support as required
• Build positive relationships with pupils
• Help create a safe, inclusive classroom environment
• Work as part of a wider school team
• Support the smooth running of the classroom

Skills

Childcare experience

Communication skills

Team player

Patience

Job description

Unqualified Teaching Assistant - Immediate Start - Amersham, Buckinghamshire

Full-Time | Monday to Friday | 8:30am - 3:30pm | Primary & Secondary Schools

Are you passionate about working with children and young people but don't have a formal Teaching Assistant qualification?

You don't need a Teaching Assistant qualification to apply!

Envision Education is currently recruiting Unqualified Teaching Assistants for schools across Amersham, Buckinghamshire, with the majority of our current opportunities based within primary settings.

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking to begin or develop their career within education while using the skills and experience they have already gained.

We are looking for enthusiastic, caring and reliable individuals who are passionate about supporting pupils and helping them reach their full potential.

We welcome applications from candidates who have experience working with children, young people or vulnerable individuals. Your previous experience could be highly transferable to a school environment.

You may have previously worked as a Support Worker, Care Assistant, Carer, Youth Worker, Childcare Practitioner, Nursery Practitioner, Residential Support Worker, Sports Coach, Mentor, Healthcare Assistant or in another role involving children or young people.

The Role

As an Unqualified Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside teachers and school staff to support pupils with their learning, development and wellbeing throughout the school day.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting pupils with their learning and classroom activities

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support

• Helping pupils understand and complete learning tasks

• Supporting children with SEND and additional needs

• Helping pupils develop confidence, independence and positive social skills

• Supporting positive behaviour within the classroom

• Helping pupils remain focused and engaged during lessons

• Assisting teachers with classroom activities and learning resources

• Providing emotional and pastoral support where required

• Building positive and professional relationships with pupils

• Supporting pupils with their individual learning and developmental needs

• Helping create a safe, positive and inclusive classroom environment

• Working effectively as part of a wider school team

• Supporting the teacher with the smooth running of the classroom

What We're Looking For

• No formal Teaching Assistant qualification is required

• Must be based in Amersham, Buckinghamshire or willing to commute to the area

• Available to work 8:30am - 3:30pm, Monday to Friday

• Previous experience working with children, young people or vulnerable individuals

• A caring, patient and supportive approach

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Confident working with children and young people

• Able to build positive relationships with pupils

• Reliable, professional and committed

• Able to work effectively as part of a team

• Willing to learn and develop within a school environment

• Experience supporting individuals with SEND or additional needs is advantageous but not essential

• Previous school experience is desirable but not essential

If you have worked in care, support work, youth work, childcare, nursery, residential care, healthcare, sports coaching, mentoring or a similar environment, we encourage you to apply.

No Teaching Assistant Qualification? No Problem!

If you have the right experience, attitude and passion for working with children, we want to hear from you.

This is a great opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience, develop your education career and make a positive difference to children's learning and development.

Pay rate is dependent on qualifications, experience and skills.

Envision Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Envision Education is also committed to following a policy of equal opportunities.

We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, religion, race, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, culture or disability.

You must be a UK resident or hold a full UK visa and be willing to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Why Register with Envision Education?

• Specialists in securing long-term and permanent placements for Teachers and support staff

• Access to opportunities across primary, secondary and SEND schools

• Opportunities specifically suited to candidates looking to move into education

• Roles matched to your preferred location, school type, working hours and pay expectations

• A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your placement

• Quick and efficient registration process

• Friendly and supportive consultants

• Excellent track record in securing work for education professionals

• Rated 4.9 out of 5 on Google

• Free CPD courses worth £144.50 once cleared to work

• Opportunities for both temporary and permanent positions

• Ongoing support throughout your placement