Description

ABC Teachers is actively seeking committed individuals in the Telford area to join our National Teaching Assistant Programme. This programme is designed to equip applicants with essential skills and experience for paid roles in primary school settings with training to commence in December 2024.

The Role
This role will involve:

Completing four online training modules to prepare you for working in a primary school classroom.
Benefiting from dedicated support provided by a personal consultant, who will match you with schools that have established partnerships with ABC Teachers.
Starting with flexible days to gain experience across different settings, with the expectation of transitioning to a full-time role once a suitable position becomes available.
Participating in a paid trial week at a primary school from the Start of the Spring Term, including constructive feedback at the end of the week to help develop specific skills.
The School
Placements will be within primary schools and nursery settings in the Telford area, so ideally, we are looking for candidates who are open to both.

Requirements
To be considered for the National Teaching Assistant Programme, you will need to:

Demonstrate a strong motivation and commitment to working in education.
Show a positive attitude towards participating in programme activities and collaborating with others.
Be available for full-time work placements.
Provide references from your most recent employment.
Hold or be willing to obtain a current DBS check, registered with the update service.

ABC Teachers 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 ABC Teachers
ABC Teachers 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.

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.

What ABC Teachers offer
As a valued employee of ABC Teachers, 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.

How to apply
If you are based in Telford and keen to enrol onto the National Teaching Assistant Programme, and you are someone who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across ABC Teachers, please contact our Primary team on (phone number removed).

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