About the role
We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant with previous experience of working within SEN. Ideally, the successful candidate will be an outstanding, creative and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant who has the flexibility to work with young people who have a variety of special educational needs. The role involves supporting students in the classroom giving attention to their physical as well as educational requirements.
About the school
The Academy specialise in meeting the needs of students aged 11 to 19 who have a full range of learning difficulties and disabilities, as well as other physical and special needs including autism.
Requirements
To be considered for the role of SEND Teaching Assistant you will:
1. GCSEs in Maths and English C or 4 grade and above (or an equivalent)
2. Experience of working within an education setting or equivalent.
3. Experience working with vulnerable pupils
Vision for Education 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 Vision for Education
Vision for Education 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.
Salary
£415 to £460 per week
Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:
4. relevant experience
What Vision for Education offer
As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:
5. Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
6. Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
7. Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
8. Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
9. FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
10. Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
11. Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.
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.