Key Stage 1 (KS1) Teaching Assistant

Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant

South Tyneside

£8.78 - £9.50

April 2019 – December 2019

Vision for Education is looking to appoint a Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant (TA) to join our successful supply team and work in a local primary school in the South Tyneside area. This is a fixed term Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant (TA) role, which will commence in April 2019 until December 2019.

The role

Working as part of a fantastic Key Stage 1 team, the successful Teaching Assistant (TA) will focus on delivering general support to the whole class of 29 pupils, this role will also include some one to one support, where the Teaching Assistant (TA) will be working closely with a child with SEN. This would be full time role, working Monday to Friday 08:£0 – 15:30 each day. 

The school

This average sized primary school, which is Ofsted rated ‘Good’ is looking for a committed and successful Teaching Assistant (TA) to join their motivated team. Within this primary school ensuring pupils’ safety and personal development continues to be one of the school’s highest priorities. The local community is highly supportive of the school and parental involvement is very positive.  

Requirements

To be considered for the Key Stage1 Teaching Assistant (TA) position, you will:

• Hold a minimum of a Level 2 qualification in Childcare. 

• Have experience of working as a Teaching Assistant in an Key Stage 1 environment.

• Be experienced in working with smaller nurture groups to boost attainment.

• Have a genuine desire to become part of a committed team of school staff.

• Ideally have experience delivering occasional one to one support.

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 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. 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.

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 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 worth £350. 

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

• £50 refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.

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

How to apply

If you are a qualified Teaching Assistant (TA) 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 by emailing a CV and covering letter to alex.chadkirk@visionforeducation.co.uk, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across Vision for Education, please contact our Newcastle primary team on 0191 267 4555.