KS2 Primary Teaching Assistant 

Rochdale

£1664 - £1800

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are holding a Qualified Teacher Status.

Contract dates

Jan 2025 - JUly 2025 on a full-time basis.

Vision for Education are looking to recruit a full time Year 5 tTeaching Assistant to join the Key Stage 2 team at a primary school rated ‘good’ in the Whitworth area of Rochdale. The school welcome all experienced Teaching Assistants who are enthusiastic and highly motivated.

The role and school

This exciting opportunity is perfect for experienced Teaching Assistants in a Year 5 class of 30 pupils with low level abilities. The children in the class are currently at least one or two years behind their year group. There are three children with SEN, two of which have EHCP’s in place and one child is currently undergoing assessments to be put on one. As there are children with SEN needs and low-level abilities in the classroom, this role requires a teaching assistant who is hardworking, caring and adaptable to their teaching approach/style. The successful primary teaching assistant will also require a strong knowledge of phonics, although it is not essential as training can be provided by the school.

Requirements

To be considered for the Primary Teacher, you will:

• Hold Level 2 or above relevent qualification
• Will be experienced in a long-term KS2 classroom within a primary school.
• Adapt teaching and learning to meet the needs of all pupils.
• Be able to build positive relationships with the staff and pupils.

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’ 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 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’re part of The Edwin Group, an education alliance here to do good and are proud to be named in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work in the UK 2024

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 Teaching Assistant 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 us on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).