Trainee Teaching Assistant

Wolverhampton

Pay - Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position can be found below.

Contract dates - ASAP, Ongoing

Vision for Education works with primary, secondary and SEND schools and alternative provisions across the Midlands and we are passionate about making a positive impact in education. In partnership with schools in our local communities, we are proud to offer our National Teaching Assistant Programme, designed to support those who want to start a Teaching Assistant career.

The Programme

Working in partnership with our client schools, we'll provide you with high-quality training alongside paid, hands-on experience in a school setting.

Following a successful interview and completion of the necessary suitability, safeguarding and identity checks, we'll match you with a paid placement where you can put your training into practice and continue developing your skills. Whether you're interested in working in a primary school, secondary school or SEND setting, we'll help you find the right opportunity and support you every step of the way through a dedicated consultant.

Before starting your placement, you'll complete a comprehensive training programme delivered by Vision for Education in partnership with experienced school leaders. This will equip you with the practical knowledge, confidence and essential skills needed to succeed as a Teaching Assistant from day one.

The Role

As a Trainee Teaching Assistant, you'll play an important role in supporting both teachers and pupils, helping to create a positive, engaging and inclusive learning environment.

Working alongside experienced teachers and school staff, you'll:

• Support pupils with their learning in the classroom and during small group activities.
• Help manage classroom behaviour and encourage positive engagement.
• Provide additional support to children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), where required.
• Assist with interventions designed to improve pupils' confidence and academic progress.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• Support the class teacher with monitoring, recording and reporting on pupil progress, behaviour and wellbeing.

Every day is different, making this a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience while developing the skills needed for a long-term career in education.

If you're enthusiastic, reliable and passionate about helping young people achieve their potential, we'd love to hear from you.

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Requirements
To be considered for the National Teaching Assistant Programme, you will:

• Have personal experience working with children but doesn’t have to be school based: experience with children, young people and adults with SEND would be ideal.
• Be passionate and driven about improving the outcomes for children and young people.
• Understand the crucial importance of keeping children and young people safe.
• Be able to demonstrate at interview the reasons why you want to start a career in education, and explain your understanding of the role of a Teaching Assistant and the important part they play in the school community.
• Be committed to completing the required training and participating in ongoing CPD.
• Be willing to pay for an enhanced DBS check and register with the Update Service.

Vision for Education 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.

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.

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.

How to apply
If you are an individual 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 the training programme please contact our SEND team.

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