Job Description

We are working with a local SEND school in Ely to appoint an enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistant to work with SEND pupils in this unique specialist provision.

About the role

When working in a SEND provision, the learning goes beyond completing work in the classroom. You will have the opportunity to offer pastoral based support to the pupils you work with, helping them with the different aspects of their daily life, ranging from emotional support to help with learning things such as life skills to help them outside of school.

About the school

This is a newly developed SEND provision that offers a supportive and welcoming environment with multiple opportunities for additional training available.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Special Needs Teaching Assistant you will:

• To be kind, flexible and proactive
• To have knowledge or an interest in working with SEND 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 £515 per week

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• To hold a DBS on the update service, or be willing to process one with us
• To have previous experience working with children and/or young people

What Vision for Education offer

As a valued employee of Vision for Education, 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.

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.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Amy Heading on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).