Become a Trainee Teaching Assistant! No previous experience or qualifications necessary, just a love for helping others!
About the opportunity
Vision For Education is excited to offer this bespoke opportunity to support passionate individuals entering the education sector. We collaborate with client schools to provide Trainee Teaching Assistants with high-quality training and paid on-the-job experience.
After a successful interview and pending suitability, safeguarding, and identity checks, we will work to secure you a paid placement in a school to develop your skills. We will assist you in establishing your identity as an educator and help you choose your specialist area, such as EYFS, KS1, KS2, secondary school, or SEND provisions.
Training and development
Through our NTAP course, you will receive free training before starting in a school. This includes modules on SEND, Classroom Management, and an Introduction to School Training.
About the role
Prior to your placement, you will complete a comprehensive training program delivered by Vision for Education and school leaders, equipping you with essential skills to work as a Teaching Assistant.
Teaching Assistants play a crucial role in the smooth operation of schools. Successful Teaching Assistants typically have excellent communication skills and a passion for supporting children’s day-to-day needs. They build relationships with staff, children, and families.
The specific responsibilities of a Teaching Assistant may vary by school. Tasks could include supporting class teaching, running small group interventions, or working one-on-one to meet individual children’s needs and help them thrive.
Minimum requirements
* Dedication to improving outcomes for all children
* A passion for supporting and helping children
* Kindness, caring, and compassion
* Commitment to completing training and ongoing professional development (CPD)
* Willingness to pay for an enhanced DBS check and register with the Update Service
What Vision for Education offers
* Competitive daily rates paid weekly via PAYE
* Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to conditions)
* Pension contributions (after qualifying period)
* Full compliance with AWR regulations
* Free professional development training, including Team Teach, webinars, safeguarding, and child protection updates
* Refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme
* Dedicated ongoing support from a personal consultant
Equal opportunity statement
Vision for Education does not discriminate based on age, gender, race, color, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, and welcomes applications from all community sections.
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