Job Description

Location: Chigwell, Essex
Contract Type: Full-time
Salary: £94 £108 per day (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Start Date: September Start

Teaching Assistant Chigwell

Vision for Education is delighted to be working in partnership with REAch2 Academy Trust to recruit enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistants to support pupils within a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Chigwell. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive school community that is committed to ensuring every child achieves their full potential.

Whether you have previous experience in a school, childcare, coaching, youth work, care, or are looking to develop your career in education, we would love to hear from you.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils across EYFS, KS1, or KS2 in the classroom.
• Deliver 1:1 and small group interventions to help children reach their learning goals.
• Assist the class teacher in creating an engaging, inclusive, and positive learning environment.
• Support children with a range of learning needs, including SEND where required.
• Promote positive behaviour and encourage confidence, independence, and resilience.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience working with children or young people (school experience is desirable but not essential).
• Be caring, patient, and passionate about supporting children's learning and development.
• Have excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Be adaptable, reliable, and eager to learn.
• Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to obtain one through Vision for Education.

As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system (no umbrella companies).
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• FREE access to high-quality CPD, including SEND and safeguarding training.
• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement.
• Access to a wide range of long-term, permanent, and flexible opportunities across our partnership schools.
• £125 referral bonus for recommending a friend or colleague (Terms and Conditions apply).

At Vision for Education, we are committed to safeguarding children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references in line with safer recruitment practices.

If you're passionate about making a difference and want to begin or continue your career within a fantastic REAch2 primary school, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to become part of the Vision for Education team.