Teaching Assistant – Vara Sports and Education
Are you passionate about education and supporting children's learning?
Vara Sports and Education is a growing company dedicated to inspiring the next generation. We are seeking an enthusiastic KS2 Teaching Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting teachers during the school day, ensuring children are engaged, safe, and learning effectively.
This is a fantastic opportunity to build your career in education, with competitive pay, free training, and the chance to gain qualifications in a supportive environment.
Key Details
* Hours: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday
* Pay: Competitive, dependent on age and experience
* Contract: Term-time only (14 weeks school holidays) or 52 weeks with 28 days paid holiday
* Additional Work: Opportunities to support at our holiday camps during school breaks
Responsibilities
* Support the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons
* Provide small-group interventions to assist children's learning
* Ensure all children are engaged, safe, and supported effectively
* Assist children with SEND needs, promoting inclusion at all times
Skills and Requirements
* Strong communicator and motivator with the ability to build positive relationships
* Team player: reliable, flexible, and committed
* Highly organised with good time management
* Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant (desirable)
* Experience working with SEND children (highly desirable)
* DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
Why Join Vara Sports and Education?
* Competitive pay
* Free training and funded qualification opportunities
* Genuine career progression in education and childcare
* Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's lives
* Option to work at holiday camps and increase annual earnings
Apply today and become part of a team that makes a real difference.
Join Vara Sports and Education and help inspire the next generation through education and care.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13,080.00-£19,333.60 per year
Benefits:
* Childcare
* Company pension
* Employee discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Ellesmere Port CH66 4UG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
* Do you have a DBS on the update service, paper copy or you require one?
* Have you worked as a Teaching assistant before? If you have, please state below.
Experience:
* working with children: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 02/09/2025