Teaching Assistant – Kendal Vision for Education are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Kendal in a position to start immediately. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about supporting young learners to thrive in a caring and inclusive environment. The Role This full-time Teaching Assistant position is set to begin ASAP on a 4 day per week basis and will be a temporary to permanent role. You will be working closely with class teachers to support pupils’ learning, with a particular focus on delivering small group interventions and providing one-to-one support where needed. The ideal candidate will be proactive, nurturing, and able to build positive relationships with both children and colleagues. While experience in supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) is highly desirable, it is not essential—enthusiasm, patience, and a genuine interest in child development are key. The School The successful candidate will join a vibrant and supportive school community in Kendal, known for its inclusive ethos and commitment to every child’s success. The school places great emphasis on teamwork and professional development, offering a positive working environment where staff are valued and encouraged to grow. Vision for Education are also working with other schools in the area, so we welcome applicants interested in a variety of opportunities within primary education. What we offer As part of our team, you benefit from: Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.) Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability) Social and networking events Pension contributions CPD to help with your professional development Access to a dedicated consultant About us We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators. We’re part of The Edwin Group, an education alliance here to do good, and are proud to be named in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work in the UK 2024. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. How to apply If you are a Teaching Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you. Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call the Preston office on. visionsupport