Secondary Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education are currently looking for a Teaching Assistant to support secondary aged pupils at a school in Penzance.

This role will involve working with students between 11-16 in a set subject. Depending on your specialism,

About the role

We are specifically looking for Secondary Teaching Assistants with knowledge and experience of the KS3/KS4 curriculum. You will work under the instruction and guidance of the Class Teacher to assist with the management of pupils in the classroom during delivery of lesson input and learning activities outside the classroom. Behaviour management skills are essential for this role.

About the school

The school is located in Penzance, teaching KS3 and KS4 pupils multiple subjects including English, Maths and Science. The team are very supportive and will help you settle in and provide guidance whenever needed.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Secondary Teaching Assistant you will:

• Be compassionate, understanding, and caring.
• Be able to build positive relationships with children and young people.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Have a high level of literacy and numeracy

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.

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.
• 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 Cornwall on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)