About the role
Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant
York
Are you somebody with experience of working with people with special educational needs that would like to work in a positive and rewarding environment?
Vision for Education are currently working in partnership with client schools in York, one of which is specifically seeking a teaching assistant to provide support to children with special educational needs from September 2024 or earlier. As a SEN teaching assistant, you will provide support to young learners on a group and 1:1 basis, allowing them to grow and develop in their learning. With the potential for this role becoming permanent, the school are looking for someone that can demonstrate enthusiasm and passion for the role, and that can immerse themselves in the culture of the school from the outset. With good public transport links around the school too, this is also easily accessible for those relying on public transport.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Providing specialist support to those with SEN, ensuring they are learning in a safe and welcoming environment.
2. Assisting other professionals in planning and preparing learning materials.
3. Supporting young people with special educational needs on a 1:1 basis.
4. Adapting teacher support according to individual student needs.
The ideal candidate will have:
5. Previous experience working in a special educational needs (SEN) or other care environment.
6. A passion for working with young people.
7. Moving and handling training beneficial (training also provided if needed)
8. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
About Vision:
The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people, with branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.
We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all areas of society.
What we offer in return?
9. Excellent daily rates through the PAYE system
10. Guaranteed Pay Scheme (subject to availability)
11. Access to a dedicated consultant to help and support you throughout your placement
12. Access to free CPD training courses to aid your personal development
13. Access to a dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement
14. Opportunities for ongoing work in a variety of schools