KS2 Teaching Assistant

Ashford

£440 - £550 per week

October - ongoing

The Role
Vision for Education is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic KS2 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Ashford. The successful candidate will support pupils across Key Stage 2, working closely with the class teacher to help children achieve their full potential both academically and socially.

The School
This Ashford-based primary school is committed to providing a nurturing, inclusive, and engaging learning environment. The staff team are passionate about delivering a broad and creative curriculum and value the contribution of their support staff highly.

Responsibilities

Support the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons across Key Stage 2.
Provide targeted support for individual pupils and small groups.
Assist in managing classroom behaviour and promoting positive learning.
Help to create a safe, stimulating, and supportive classroom environment.
Contribute to wider school life where required.

Requirements

Experience working with children, ideally within a school setting.
A patient, caring and positive approach to working with pupils.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to use initiative and adapt to different situations.
A valid DBS check registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).

About Vision for Education:

The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.

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.

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.

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 on (phone number removed).

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