Teaching Assistant – Chigwell

Location: Chigwell, Essex
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time / Long-term Opportunities Available
Start Date: ASAP / September 2026

Teaching Assistant – Chigwell

Vision for Education are delighted to be working in partnership with a highly regarded Multi-Academy Trust in Chigwell to recruit enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistants to support their primary schools.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a welcoming and supportive school environment where you can make a real difference to pupils' learning and development. Whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant or looking to take your first step into education, we would love to hear from you.

The Role

The successful Teaching Assistant will:

• Support pupils within the classroom on a 1:1 basis, in small groups, and during whole-class activities
• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons
• Help pupils stay focused, motivated, and engaged in their learning
• Support pupils' academic, social, and emotional development
• Encourage positive behaviour and independence
• Contribute to a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment

The Schools

• Part of a successful and growing Multi-Academy Trust
• Supportive leadership teams and welcoming staff
• Strong commitment to staff development and wellbeing
• Well-resourced learning environments
• Inclusive school communities focused on pupil success
• Long-term and permanent opportunities available

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Have experience working with children or young people (school-based experience desirable)
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Be patient, adaptable, and enthusiastic
• Have a genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development
• Be able to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents

Applications are welcomed from candidates with backgrounds in education, childcare, youth work, care, coaching, or support work.

What Vision for Education Offer

As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:

• Competitive daily pay rates paid weekly via PAYE
• FREE CPD and professional development opportunities
• Pension contributions
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Access to long-term, temp-to-perm, and permanent opportunities
• Opportunities through our partnership with one of the area's leading Multi-Academy Trusts

How to Apply

If you are a passionate Teaching Assistant looking to join a thriving school within a successful Multi-Academy Trust in Chigwell, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV or contact Vision for Education for further information.

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