Unqualified teaching assistant

Unqualified Teaching Assistant National Teaching Assistant Programme North Tyneside GBP416.65 - GBP450 per week Vision for Education are seeking candidates for our National Teaching Assistant Programme (NTAP). The programme is for people who are actively, passionately seeking work within an educational setting but don rsquo;t previously have experience in a school. This is ideal for professionals with a background in care, nursing, or previous roles working with children, outside of schools. Vision caters to a range of needs. As a supply agency, work can be flexible to meet the needs of staff where possible and can also lead to contracted employment through schools. We are seeking full time Teaching Assistants to help with the demand that schools are needing. This would be for day-to-day, short term and long term cover at local schools. About the Programme: Following a successful interview and pending suitability, safeguarding and identity checks, we will work to secure you a paid placement in a school to further develop your skills. We will help you to develop your identity as an educator, catering to age and need preferences as well as areas you travel to and hours you work ndash; we aim to be flexible where possible. Prior to starting your placement, you will be required to complete a comprehensive training programme delivered by Vision for Education and school leaders, which will give you the essential skills you need to work as a Teaching Assistant. Although unqualified, you will be provided with up-to-date, in-depth knowledge of behaviour management, SEND, safeguarding and child protection to give you the confidence to start your placement, and complete it to a high standard. The role of a teaching assistant varies from each school. You may be working to support the teacher during whole class teaching, running small group interventions to support children or working on a 1:1 basis to ensure the needs of all children are meet and that they can thrive. This is an opportunity for practical, hands-on experience to start your career in education. We are keen to chat with you about your experience and how you can utilise your existing knowledge and skills within an educational environment. We would love to hear from you if the following applies to you! 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. Are 18 years old or above. You come from a caring profession or role working with children. How to Apply: We are keen to speak to those looking to become a Teaching Assistant, as a part of our trainee teaching assistant scheme. If you are someone that is passionate about supporting children, are highly motivated and able to work collaboratively, then please get in touch via the Newcastle branch number: (phone number removed) 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. 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. 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 rsquo; 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. #NTAP The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023. Rated as #39;Excellent #39; by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group