1:1 Teaching Assistant

1:1 Teaching Assistant

October 2021

Newcastle 

£60-65 per day

Vision for Education are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant (TA) to join their supply agency and work in a Primary School within the Newcastle area. This will be a full-time role, working on a 1:1 basis with one pupil, between the hours of 08:30-15:30, Monday-Friday. This job role is set to begin in October 2021 until December 2021, with potential to extend further. Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position is a Level 3 Qualification in Childcare. 

The role

The ideal candidate will have experience of working with and supporting SEN pupils. As part of this role, the candidate will be working on a 1:1 basis, supporting a pupil with complex needs in Key Stage 1. Therefore, they must be confident in implementing different learning strategies and support mechanisms to aid pupil development. The successful candidate will be also able to actively engage with the pupils and build trusting, working relationships. 

The school

The school provides outstanding provision for all pupils through offering a dynamic and creative curriculum. They set high expectations throughout and expect all staff members to adhere to this to promote a positive and inspiring learning environment. 

Requirements

To be considered for the 1:1 Teaching Assistant position, you will:

• Have had experience of supporting children in KS1. 

• Be creative and enthusiastic towards delivering learning to the children. 

• Hold a minimum of Level 3 Qualification in Childcare. 

• Have experience of working with SEND. 

• Extensive knowledge of the curriculum. 

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. 

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.

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

• Pension contributions (subject to 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 worth £350.

• Regular social events with 100% complimentary food and drinks.

• £125 refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme after working 30 full days.

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

How to apply

If you are a qualified Teacher 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 this role and other opportunities across Vision for Education, please contact our Newcastle primary team on 0191 267 4555.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic and to ensure we are fully compliant with Government guidance relating to social distancing, interviews with shortlisted candidates will take place by video call.