Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

£14.24 per hour (pre-AWR, depending on experience and/or qualifications)

Vision for Education is looking to recruit enthusiastic and reliable Teaching Assistants to work in schools across Gateshead and surrounding areas.

We have a range of opportunities available, including day-to-day, short-term and long-term roles, with the potential for permanent opportunities.

As a Teaching Assistant, you'll work alongside class teachers to support pupils with their learning and development. Depending on the role, you may work with pupils on a 1:1 basis, in small groups or as part of the wider classroom, helping them to engage with learning and make progress.

Your responsibilities may include supporting pupils across the curriculum, helping to create a positive learning environment, providing additional support where required and encouraging pupils to develop their confidence and independence.

You'll work as part of a supportive school team and have the opportunity to gain valuable experience across a range of educational settings.

• Experience working with children or young people
• A positive and enthusiastic approach
• A genuine passion for supporting pupils with their learning and development
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils
• Flexibility and the ability to adapt to different classroom environments
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team
• A DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one

Previous school-based experience is desirable; however, we also welcome applications from candidates with relevant experience in childcare, care, youth work, sports coaching or other support-based roles.

As part of our team, you'll benefit from:

• Competitive Pay
  - Excellent rates of pay through the PAYE system
• Flexible Opportunities
  - Day-to-day, short-term and long-term roles available
• Ongoing CPD
  - Access to training and professional development
• Career Development
  - Opportunities to build your experience and progress within education
• Dedicated Support
  - Ongoing guidance from your own personal consultant
• Pension Contributions

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment agency, committed to supporting schools and education professionals across the UK.

As part of The Edwin Group, we're committed to developing outstanding educators and helping schools access exceptional staff.

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All staff we register undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and must hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, religion, disability or sexual orientation.