Trainee Teaching Assistant Primary and SEND schools Location West Sussex Pay £445 to £500 per week Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position can be found below. Start Your Career in Education - Trainee Teaching Assistant Programme Start Date: ASAP | Ongoing Opportunities Available Are you passionate about making a real difference in children’s lives? Ready to take your first step into a rewarding career in education? Join Vision for Education’s National Teaching Assistant Programme and kick-start your journey with expert training, ongoing support, and valuable classroom experience - all while earning a wage. About Us At Vision for Education, we partner with thousands of primary, secondary, SEND schools and alternative provisions across England. We’re committed to shaping brighter futures through education and are proud to work closely with schools in our local communities to deliver meaningful opportunities. The Programme In collaboration with our partner schools, we are offering an exciting opportunity to train as a Teaching Assistant - no prior experience necessary. You’ll receive: High-quality, tailored training delivered by education experts and school leaders A paid placement in a local school, arranged following successful interview and compliance checks Ongoing, personalised support from your dedicated consultant Guidance to help you choose whether you’d thrive in a primary or special educational needs (SEND) setting Before your school placement begins, you’ll complete our bespoke training programme designed to equip you with the core skills and confidence needed to succeed in the classroom. The Role As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in supporting pupils and teachers day-to-day. From helping manage classroom behaviour to running targeted interventions and supporting pupils with special educational needs, no two days will be the same. You’ll work closely with class teachers to: Encourage and support pupils’ learning and development Monitor progress and behaviour Help create a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment Make a genuine, lasting impact in children’s lives What We’re Looking For We’re seeking enthusiastic, reliable, and compassionate individuals who are keen to start a meaningful career in education. Strong communication skills, a willingness to learn, and a genuine passion for helping children thrive are essential. Requirements To be considered for the National Teaching Assistant Programme, you will: · Be compassionate, understanding and caring. · Be able to build positive relationships with children and young people. · Be passionate and driven about improving the outcomes for children and young people. · Be flexible, proactive and a team player. · Understand the crucial importance of keeping children and young people safe. · 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. · Be committed to completing the required training and participating in ongoing CPD. · Be willing to pay for an enhanced DBS check and register with the Update Service. 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 Education Vision 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. 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 Vision for Education 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. What Vision for Education offer As 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. 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. How to apply If you are an individual who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you. Apply today via this website, or for more information about the training programme please contact us on. ntap