Trainee Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Darlington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Job description

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.

The School

Working alongside our client schools, we will provide the successful Trainee Teaching Assistant with high quality training and paid on-the-job experience.

Requirements

To be considered for the Trainee Teaching Assistant role, you must have:

1. Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS and safeguarding process.
2. Understanding of the importance of safeguarding children and young adults.
3. Commitment to completing training courses provided by Vision for Education as part of the programme.
4. Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to ensure you receive the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.

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.

Salary

£13 to £13 per hour

What Vision for Education Offers

As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:

1. Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
2. Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
3. Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
4. FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
5. Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
6. Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Vision for Education does 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.