Job Description

Vision for Education are on the hunt for experienced or newly qualified Teaching Assistants around Truro. We can offer you Day to Day, Short/Long term placements and permanent roles within Primary schools. If this sounds suitable for you, please apply!

About the role

Job Title: Primary School Teaching Assistant

Location: Cornwall

Salary: Discussed on interview as dependant on experience

***Applicants who have been overseas for 6 months or more must have a police check from the country they were in to be considered for registration***

Vision for Education is seeking a dedicated and experienced Primary School Teaching Assistant to join our passionate team of educators. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the teaching and learning activities within the primary school, fostering a positive and inclusive environment for our students.

Responsibilities:

Assist the classroom teacher in delivering high-quality lessons that cater to the diverse needs of the students.

Provide one-on-one or small group support to students, ensuring that individual learning needs are met.

Support students in developing social and emotional skills, promoting a positive classroom environment.

Assist in the assessment of student progress and maintain accurate records.

Requirements:

Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant in a primary school setting or relevant qualification (e.g., Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant Certificate).

A genuine passion for education and a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with students, teachers, and parents.

Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

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 Alicia Conway on (phone number removed) or email to  

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