Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant 

£65.00- £75 per day (part time) 

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. 

Contract dates 

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are recent Level 2 and/or Nursery/Primary Education experience are also welcomed to apply.  

Oct 2021 – July 2021 potential to be extended due to funding. 

I am looking for a Teaching Assistant who is capable of building and fostering relationships with our most vulnerable children.

Do you have  knowledge of the Key Stage 2 curriculum and possess the skills to work in Year 6 with a young gild who requires mostly academic support. Due to the nature of this role, it will be part time position 9am until 12:30 pm in the Bury Area. 

This particular role is located in a school in the Prestwich Area, the start date will commence in October, this position has the potential to be made long term for the right candidate.  

Main purpose of the role 

• To work in Year 3 - 6 under the direction of the class teacher. 

• Capable of building good relationships with pupils and staff.  

• Have excellent communication skill and  

• Support both children’s academic and holistic development (e.g. physical, emotional, social, communication and intellectual development needs)

• Support children’s behaviour with positive interactions, ability to engage into lessons. 

• Support Core and Foundation subjects in preparation for SATS and ultimately High School. 

• Create a stimulating environment where children feel engaged and want to participate in their learning

• Provide a safe environment where children have the confidence to learn effectively. 

• To implement policies and procedures as directed by the school

The school

A school where parents feel that their children thrive, pupils are listened to and are keen to cooperate with others. 

The school promotes an ethos of positive reinforcement using key topics e.g. kind, helpful, work hard and learn from our mistakes. 

Requirements

To be considered for Teaching Assistant (TA) positions, you must:

• Minimum of Level 2 qualification in a relevant subject or recent Primary experience 
• Professional attitude 
• Have experience in Primary Education with children upto Key Stage 2 
• 1-1 experience desirable but not essential
• Be able to adapt to different routines daily
• Have experience of supporting English and Maths
• Engage, 
• Be able to work between the hours of 8:30 until 12:30 Mon-Fri

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. 

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 Educompli training package.

• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.

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

How to apply

If you are a Teaching Assistant who can engage, enthuse and develop a positive rapport with children, to enable them to achieve and excel 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 Di Roberts in our Manchester Primary Team on 0161 273 7475 

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.