Job Description

Teaching Assistant - Vara Sports and Education

Are you passionate about education and supporting children's learning?

Vara Sports and Education is a growing company dedicated to inspiring the next generation. We are seeking an enthusiastic

KS2 Teaching Assistant

to join our team. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting teachers during the school day, ensuring children are engaged, safe, and learning effectively.

This is a fantastic opportunity to build your career in education, with competitive pay, free training, and the chance to gain qualifications in a supportive environment.

Key Details

Hours:

8:30 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday

Pay:

Competitive, dependent on age and experience

Contract:

Term-time only (14 weeks school holidays) or 52 weeks with 28 days paid holiday

Additional Work:

Opportunities to support at our holiday camps during school breaks
Responsibilities

Support the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons Provide small-group interventions to assist children's learning Ensure all children are engaged, safe, and supported effectively Assist children with SEND needs, promoting inclusion at all times
Skills and Requirements

Strong communicator and motivator with the ability to build positive relationships Team player: reliable, flexible, and committed Highly organised with good time management Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant (desirable) Experience working with SEND children (highly desirable) DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
Why Join Vara Sports and Education?

Competitive pay Free training and funded qualification opportunities Genuine career progression in education and childcare Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's lives Option to work at holiday camps and increase annual earnings

Apply today and become part of a team that makes a real difference.

Join Vara Sports and Education and help inspire the next generation through education and care.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 13,080.00-19,333.60 per year

Benefits:

Childcare Company pension Employee discount
Ability to commute/relocate:

Ellesmere Port CH66 4UG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):

Do you have a DBS on the update service, paper copy or you require one? Have you worked as a Teaching assistant before? If you have, please state below.
Experience:

working with children: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 02/09/2025