Year 6 Teaching Assistant

Year 6 Teaching Assistant 

October 2021

£60-£65 per day 

Newcastle

Vision for Education are looking to appoint a full time Teaching Assistant to work in a Year 6 class in a school in Inner West Newcastle. This is a long-term position, set to begin immediately, up until December with the view to extend further. This is a general support role, of which the candidate will be supporting pupils within class and offering small interventions to pupils working below the expected level. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position is Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning. 

The role

The successful candidate will have experience of assisting teaching and learning in Key Stage 2, set high expectations and promote positive relationships within the classroom. The candidate must have outstanding knowledge of the National Curriculum and be able to confidently support pupils learning and progression. 

The school 

The Primary School is situated in the Inner-West of Newcastle, working in close partnership with the Local Authority, voluntary and emergency services. The school pride themselves on their ability to work together to promote progression across the school through outstanding partnership between parents/carers and teachers. Further to this, the school offer a little extra through working with external experts and specialists to ensure all pupils receive optimal support and opportunities.  

Requirements

To be considered for the Year 6 Teaching Assistant post, you will:

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

• Have experience of supporting learning in Key Stage 2.

• Have excellent knowledge of the curriculum.

• Able to work independently and as part of a motivated team. 

• Implement excellent behaviour management within the classroom. 

• Have a genuine desire to help children achieve academically. 

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.