Teaching Assistant Vacancy

Location: Leeds (LS13)

Salary: £88.92- £101.92 (daily rate)

Vision for Education are recruiting for a Teaching Assistant in the Leeds (LS13) area. We are seeking a passionate, dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school on a full time basis in Leeds (LS13). This two form school is seeking a passionate, positive and resliant role model to work in a year 3 class supporting whole class teaching, provide 1-1 support as well as lead on small class and individual targeted interventions. This role has the potential to become permenant for the right candidate.

Role Overview

As a Teaching Assistant, you will support classroom activities and assist the teaching staff in delivering high-quality education. Your role will be crucial in providing additional support to students, helping them to thrive in their learning journey. You will work closely with both the teaching staff and students to ensure a positive and productive classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one or small group support to students with their academic work.
• Assist in preparing classroom materials and resources.
• Support students with additional needs, helping them achieve their personal and academic goals.
• Encourage and reinforce positive behaviour in the classroom.
• Help with classroom management and maintaining a conducive learning environment.
• Collaborate with the teacher to monitor student progress and offer feedback.
• Assist with marking and assessment tasks when required.
• Participate in school events, meetings, and training sessions.

Requirements

• A passion for working with children and supporting their development.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude towards learning.
• Experience in education or child is preferred but not required.
• A clear commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

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 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.

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.

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 Phil Symons on 0113 4265330 or email [email protected]

If you are passionate about education and want to play an important role in the growth and development of our students, we would love to hear from you!

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