Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Darenth
Pay: £88 - £110 per day (via PAYE)
Start Date: As soon as possible

Vision for Education is a leading education recruitment agency that works closely with primary, secondary and SEN schools across Kent. We are currently recruiting for a Teaching Assistant in a welcoming, nurturing school dedicated to providing an outstanding education for all children.

We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Teaching Assistant who is keen to inspire and support children in a mainstream classroom. The ideal candidate will have motivated to provide positive learning experiences and outcomes for all pupils and ideally have experience working within an educational setting. As a Teaching Assistant, you will be working alongside class teachers to support students in their academic journey, ensuring they have the tools they need to succeed both in and out of the classroom.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the planning and delivery of engaging lessons for students.
• Provide one-on-one or small group support to students with varying learning needs.
• Help manage classroom behaviour and create a positive, inclusive learning environment.
• Support the teacher in maintaining an organised and effective classroom.
• Work closely with other staff to assess and monitor students' progress.
• Foster positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Experience working with children, ideally within a school setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive, positive attitude with a passion for supporting children’s learning.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Previous experience with special educational needs (SEN) is desirable but not essential.
• A commitment to ensuring all children can reach their full potential.

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.

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Have relevant experience of working with children, young people or vulnerable adults

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 training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

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

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call the Kent team on 01622 584 900.

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