Level 2 and 3 Teaching and Learning Assistants for Reception to Year 6

Level 2 and 3 Teaching and Learning Assistant for Reception to Year 6 

Horwich Area/Bolton 

£325- £375 per week

Flexible daily rate £65 -75 per day

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 or above in Primary Education, teachers/NQTS/ECTS are also welcomed to apply.  

Jan 2022 – July 2022 potential to be extended due to funding. 

The successful Teaching Assistant will be able to approach the educational environment with confidence.

• Support children by using a holistic approach. 

• Getting the classroom ready for the day 

• Capable of developing positive relationships. 

• Excellent behaviour management using positive reinforcement and distraction with the ability to manage the behaviour of ability to follow the school policies and procedures. 

• You may be required to work in one-one and group situations and must have a good understanding of the National Curriculum and be able to work well with the class teacher.  

• Observe, monitor and report on learning and development/task completion and 

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

The school

Promotes a place where children achieve to a high standard. They welcome an experienced TA who can work both 1-1 and in a group situation to support, encourage and reward children in every aspect of the learning environment. The school ensures children get the best opportunities through an inclusive environment. 

Requirements

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

• Minimum of Level 2 qualification in a relevant subject or recent experience with children. 

• Have experience supporting children to academically challenge themselves. 

• Good Literacy and Numeracy skills

• Ability to manage behaviour and be a strong presence in the classroom 

• Patience and sense of humour 

• SEN experience desirable but not essential

• Be able to adapt to different routines daily.

• Be flexible and creative when supporting teaching.

• Be able to work between the hours of 8:30 until 15:30 Mon-Fri.

• DBS on the update system is an advantage, however we can support the process of this. 

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.