Job Description

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Do you have the patience, enthusiasm, and dedication to help pupils overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential? If so, we would love to hear from you.

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and support staff to provide tailored support to pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, Speech and Language needs, and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing one-to-one and small group support to pupils with SEND.
• Assisting with the delivery of personalised learning programmes.
• Supporting pupils academic, social, and emotional development.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement in learning.
• Building positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
• Helping to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Supporting pupils with personal care where required.

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEND (school-based experience desirable but not essential).
• A positive, patient, and nurturing approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• Relevant qualifications or training in education, childcare, health and social care, or SEND support would be advantageous.

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Access to free professional development and SEND-specific training.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Pension contributions.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent placements.
• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference every day.

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to supporting schools and educational settings across the UK. We work closely with our schools to provide high-quality staff who are passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people.

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.

If you are a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Benfleet, apply today and become part of a team committed to helping every child succeed.