Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant

Key Stage One Teaching Assistant 

November 2021

£60-65 per day 

Newcastle

Vision for Education are looking to appoint a Key Stage One Teaching Assistant to work in a primary school in the Newcastle area. This is a full-time position set to commence at the beginning of November, working between the hours of 08:30-15:30. The school is a larger than average primary school set within the heart of Newcastle, the minimum experience, training, or qualifications for this position is a Level 3 Qualification in Childcare. 

The role

This would be a general support role within a Key Stage 1 class. The school would ideally like an experienced Teaching Assistant; however, they are open to welcoming a Newly Qualified Teaching Assistant if they can meet the requirements. The successful candidate will be able to confidently support pupils in class and through smaller intervention groups, covering the core subjects of Mathematics, English and Phonics. The Teaching Assistant must be able to work effectively alongside the class Teacher to follow plans and aid pupils’ academic achievements. 

The school 

The primary school is a well sought-after establishment within Newcastle, promoting a love for learning through diverse and creative teaching approaches. The school is rated as ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted of which the Head Teacher is extremely proud of. The staff members work together as part of a team to ensure all pupils receive optimal learning experiences to enable them to achieve and they expect their newest staff members to adhere to this throughout. 

Requirements

To be considered for the Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant post, you will:

• Hold a minimum of Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning Qualification.

• Have experience within Key Stage 1. 

• Preferably have experience of teaching Read, Write, Inc Phonics. 

• Be enthusiastic towards teaching young children.

• Able to offer creative and dynamic teaching styles. 

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 Your 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 to be a qualified Newly Qualified Teacher (NQT) 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 Branch 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.