Early Years Teaching Assistant

 Vision for Education Newton Aycliffe, England Posted New today

Part Time
GBP 14.24 per hour
Onsite
Junior

Job description

About the role

Teaching Assistant - Part Time May 2026

Newton Aycliffe DL5 area - £14.24 per hour

Vision for Education is looking to appoint a part time Teaching Assistant to join our successful supply team and work in a primary school in the Newton Aycliffe area.

This is a part time Teaching Assistant role, 2-3 days a week 8:30am until 3:30pm, working a role of general TA within a KS1 class.
This role will commence May 2026 and will be on going with a potential to become long term, depending on the needs of the school at the time.

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications.

The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position is a Level 3 or above in Teaching and Supporting Learning and SEND experience would be desirable to the role. Working within small groups as well as generically within a class, so a pro active individual is required.

The Role

Working as part of a passionate teaching team, the desired teaching assistant will focus on providing a high standard of support for a small group of KS1 children for interventions as well as a general TA. Must be flexible to changing environments and working within small intervention groups.

The School

This primary school is looking for a committed and experienced Teaching Assistant to join their team.
The Head Teacher and leadership team are dedicated to providing and outstanding level of education to the children within the school. The school is friendly and welcoming and has a positive ethos.

Requirements

To be considered for the Teaching Assistant position, you will:

  • Hold a minimum of a Level 3 qualification in supporting teaching & learning in schools.
  • Experience in EYFS Environment would be desirable
  • Have experience of working as a Teaching Assistant in an school environment.
  • Be experienced in working with smaller nurture groups to boost attainment.
  • Have a genuine desire to become part of a committed team of school staff.
  • Have experience supporting children in primary education in Early Years.
  • Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. 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. 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, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package.
  • Regular social events with 100% complimentary food and drinks.
  • Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
  • Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.
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