About the role
Level 3 Teaching Assistant – Full Time Permanent
Northampton
£95–£105 per day (PAYE), or salary to scale for long-term or permanent roles
Start Date: September 2025
The Role
Vision for Education is seeking experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistants to work across schools in Northamptonshire, either via supply (day-to-day or long-term) or permanent positions. You will support curriculum delivery by working with individuals and groups of pupils—including those with SEND—assist with planning, supervise other support staff or trainees, and help maintain a caring, inclusive classroom environment. You may also be asked to provide short-term supervisory cover or support educational visits.
Requirements
Only candidates with the required Level 3 qualification and proven UK school experience will be considered.
1. Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (e.g., CACHE, NVQ3) or equivalent experience
2. Recent experience working in a UK primary school setting
3. Ability to support pupils with learning interventions and manage behaviour positively
4. Competence in collaborating with teachers and contributing to planning and assessment
5. Confidence supporting SEND, routine supervision, and resource preparation
6. Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply
What we offer
7. Competitive daily rates or pro-rata salary for long-term/permanent roles
8. Flexible working patterns to suit your availability
9. Guaranteed pay scheme (where eligible)
10. Professional development opportunities including CPD
11. Pension contributions and staff support schemes
12. Dedicated consultant support from Vision for Education
About us
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people, with branches throughout the UK. As part of The Edwin Group, we are an education alliance dedicated to positive impact, named in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work in the UK 2024.