Unqualified Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education

  • North Shields, Tyne and Wear
  • Temporary
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
  • Apply easily
Unqualified Teaching AssistantNational Teaching Assistant ProgrammeNorth Tyneside£416.65 - £450 per weekVision for Education are seeking candidates for our National Teaching Assistant Programme (NTAP). The programme is for people who are actively, passionately seeking work within an educational setting but don’t previously have experience in a school. This is ideal for professionals with a background in care, nursing, or previous roles working with children, outside of schools. Vision caters to a range of needs, from full-time and part-time roles, to long term and day-to-day work, all of which can be discussed at early stages of registering, as well as negotiation of which year groups you would be comfortable in as well as discussion of your ideal travel scenario for employment. As a supply agency, work can be flexible to meet the needs of staff where possible and can also lead to contracted employment through schools.About the Programme: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. We will help you to develop your identity as an educator, catering to age and need preferences as well as areas you travel to and hours you work – we aim to be flexible where possible.Prior to starting your placement, you will be required to complete a comprehensive training programme delivered by Vision for Education and school leaders, which will give you the essential skills you need to work as a Teaching Assistant. Although unqualified, you will be provided with up-to-date, in-depth knowledge of behaviour management, SEND, safeguarding and child protection to give you the confidence to start your placement, and complete it to a high standard.The role of a teaching assistant varies from each school. You may be working to support the teacher during whole class teaching, running small group interventions to support children or working on a 1:1 basis to ensure the needs of all children are meet and that they can thrive. This is an opportunity for practical, hands-on experience to start your career in education.We are keen to chat with you about your experience and how you can utilise your existing knowledge and skills within an educational environment.We would love to hear from you if the following applies to you!
  • 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.
  • Are 18 years old or above.
  • You come from a caring profession or role working with children.
How to Apply:We are keen to speak to those looking to become a Teaching Assistant, as a part of our trainee teaching assistant scheme. If you are someone that is passionate about supporting children, are highly motivated and able to work collaboratively, then please get in touch via the Newcastle branch number: 0191 267 4555Vision 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 EducationVision 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.Vision for Education do n

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