EYFS Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education is recruiting for an Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Teaching Assistant (TA) to work in a local primary school in the Blackpool area. SEPTEMBER 2022 UNTIL THE END OF THE 22/23 ACADEMIC YEAR.

About the role

Working as part of a dynamic and creative Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) team, the appointed Teaching Assistant (TA) will focus on delivering general support in their Reception class. The successful application will have ideally worked within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and will have delivered phonics-based support. The successful Teaching Assistant will have good knowledge of the curriculum and will be able to build solid relationships with the pupils in the class including the other members of staff. This would be a Full Time Teaching Assistant (TA) post, working 08:30 - 15:30 Monday to Friday.

About the school

This is a Ofsted 'good' primary school where Children in the early years make a good start to their education. They make good progress in most areas of learning. Pupils are polite and courteous to adults and to one another. Their behaviour is good and pupils report that any rare incidents of challenging behaviour are managed effectively by staff. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school who really invest in their staff both professionally and personally with a range of CPD and staff wellbeing packages available to all staff.

Requirements

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

• Level 2 qualification in childcare or equivalent
• Recent experience in a EYFS setting
• Work well as part of a vibrant and nurturing team
• Have a genuine desire to work in a EYFS setting

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Recent experience in a primary school setting

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.
• 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 applyApply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Lewis Smillie on or email .