Trainee/ Unqualified Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education

  • Bristol
  • £68.00 per hour
  • Temporary
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
  • Apply easily
About the roleIn partnership with schools in our local communities, we are proud to launch our National Teaching Assistant Programme, designed to support those who want to start a Teaching Assistant career.Working alongside our client schools, we will provide the successful Trainee/Unqualified 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 by your didcated consultant when placed in your first role, and continuing until you are permanently emplyed by a school.Prior to starting your placement, you will be required to complete online training, which will give you the essential skills you need to work as a Teaching Assistant. We work with mainstream schools that are inclusive and support students with a variety of Special Educational Needs.About the schoolThe 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.RequirementsTo be considered for the role of Trainee/Unqualified Teaching Assistant - SEND you will:
  • Be willing to pay for an enhanced DBS check and register with the Update Service.
  • Be committed to completing the required training and participating in ongoing CPD.
  • Have personal experience with vulnerable individuals or children.
  • Be passionate and driven about improving the outcomes for children and young people.
  • 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.
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 conditions you are entitled to.
  • FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
  • Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
  • Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

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