Vision for Education are working with primary schools across Cambridgeshire to recruit friendly and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants, to start in mid-September

About the role

The role would be working on a day-to-day basis to cover both pre-booked cover - often in blocks of several weeks. The cover may be requested for all different year groups and key stages so experience of working in all primary phases is a bonus. Working hours can often be to suit your own personal preference as long as there is some consistency to your availability around school hours. You don't have to have TA experience if you have some transferable experience e.g. sports coaching, nursery experience or scouts/guides.

About the school

Vision For Education works with a multitude of schools across the county, including Cambridge, Ely, Huntingdon, Newmarket, Wisbech and March. We have built long standing relationships with schools and as such are called upon regularly for cover for teachers and support staff, including Teaching Assistants and Learning Support Assistants.

Requirements

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

Have experience working with primary age children
Hold a Level 2 childcare qualification or above (not essential if you have experience)
Be a confident communicator, able to use your own initiative when required

Vision for Education is 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.

Salary

£85 to £100 per day

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

Experience of working with children in a school or similar setting e.g. Nurseries, Play Centres, Riding schools in the last 5 years

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 Tom Middlemiss on (phone number removed) or email

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