Primary School Support Staff in Leeds

Vision for Education

  • Leeds
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 23 days ago
  • Apply easily
Vision for Education work with a large number of primary schools across Leeds and Bradford. We’re passionate about making a positive impact in education. In partnership with schools, we are proud to launch our National Teaching Assistant Programme.Salary£88.92 to £95 per daySalary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications.About the roleThe 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.About the schoolWorking alongside our client schools, we will provide the successful Trainee Teaching Assistant with 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 delivered by Vision for Education and school leaders, which will give you the essential skills you need to work as a Teaching Assistant.RequirementsTo be considered for the role of Trainee Teaching Assistant you will:
  • Be compassionate, understanding and caring
  • Be able to build positive relationships with children and young people
  • Be passionate and driven about improving the outcomes for children and young people
  • Be flexible, proactive and a team player
  • Understand the crucial importance of keeping children and young people safe
  • Be able to demonstrate at interview the reasons why you want to start a 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 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.What Vision for Education offerAs a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:
  • Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
  • Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
  • Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
  • Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working

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