Secondary Teaching Assistant

3 x Secondary Teaching Assistants 

Tameside - Ofsted 'Outstanding' rated Secondary School

Full-time - KS3 and KS4

2 x ASAP and 1 x Easter Starts 

Vision for Education is looking to appoint three highly motivated Teaching Assistants to work in a large Secondary School in Tameside, Greater Manchester. The school requires specialists who are looking for full-time roles and have the empathy and compassion required to support young people with barriers to learning.

The role - This role is a wonderful opportunity to join an Ofsted 'Outstanding' Secondary School, with fantastic facilities and resources for the students. The school is looking for candidates who have experience of working with children on a 1to1, group, and in-class basis who ideally have a specialism in English and/or Literacy and or Mathematics. They would also like someone who might be comfortable covering full classes in the instance of an absence. 

Place of work - The school in mind is an Ofsted Outstanding rated school, with a mixed cohort of pupils ages 11 - 16. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to join an incredibly proud, committed, and inspiring team of teachers and support staff.

Requirements - Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are:

• Have a minimum of 6 weeks relevant experience

• To work 1:1 with students who may demonstrate challenging behaviour and who will have Special Educational Needs.

• Have a warm and caring personality

• Have a genuine desire to help students with complex needs

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. 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 to 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. We are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary, and SEND teaching and support staff. We have branches across the country, and we are part of the world-renowned education company Tes Global.

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.

Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).

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, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package.

Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.

Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

In light of government guidelines and COVID-19, there have been a few changes to the way we hold our interviews! We are now conducting video interviews to ensure that we can all stay safe but at the same time, to ensure you don't miss out on any future opportunities to find your perfect role.