Are you a recent graduate who wants to pursue a career in education, but you are not sure how and where to start?

If so, Vision for Education have the perfect opportunity for you! We are working with a number of primary schools in and around the Stamford area who are looking for graduate teaching assistants who are keen to embark on an exciting journey into working with children with additional needs.

Training can begin when you are ready and immediate starts are available.

The pay for this role is £93 to £100 per day.

About the schools

We work with a number of welcoming and inclusive primary schools in the Stamford and Peterborough. These schools offer welcoming and supportive environments where children are encouraged to enjoy learning and achieve their best. Staff teams are committed to creating a positive school culture built on respect, kindness, and high expectations for all pupils.

Teaching and learning are carefully planned to ensure that lessons are engaging, purposeful, and accessible for all. The curriculum is broad and balanced, designed to develop strong foundations in core subjects while also nurturing creativity, curiosity, and a love of learning.

The roles on offer vary and can be anything from daily supply cover to long term placements for a whole term and possibly the entire school year. Many of our trainee teaching assistants who begin work in this way often go on to be permanently appointed at a school.

As a Graduate Trainee Teaching Assistant you will:

• Make a genuine difference to young children's education, particularly those who are neuro diverse
• Build relationships with children which enable them to feel safe, heard and motivated
• Be a place of support and encouragement to children who struggle with emotional regulation, helping them to regain emotional regulation when their day becomes overwhelming
• Observe and record pupil progress to inform planning and interventions
• Adapt work set to allow the childen you work with to understand and engage
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SEN staff, and other professionals
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, flexibility, and a willingness to learn
• Be committed to safeguarding, inclusion, and promoting pupil wellbeing

Requirements:

In order to be considered for Graduate Trainee Teaching Assistant you must fulfill the following minimum requirements:

• hold an undergraduate degree
• be able to provide two recent references related to work or study
• Have a full enhanced DBS clearance or be willing to process one
• be available to work full time
• be able to drive and have access to a car

Salary is dependant on experience, training and/or qualifications.

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.

What we offer

As a Graduate Trainee Teaching Assistant, part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration)
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability)
• Social and networking events
• Pension contributions
• CPD to help with your professional development
• Access to a dedicated consultant

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We 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

If you are a graduate who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call Brioni Locke on 01733 371371 or email b[email protected]

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