Aspiring Special Needs Support Assistant (Trainee)

Vision for Education Ltd; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Job summary

Vision for Education is seeking enthusiastic Trainee Special Needs Teaching Assistants to work with SEND learners in Dewsbury partner schools. Roles cover Special School, Specialist provision or PRU environments, supporting learning, personal and pastoral needs.

Hours typically 8:00–3:00 or 8:30–3:30, Monday to Friday, with robust vetting and DBS requirements. We offer weekly pay and progression opportunities, with training provided to help successful applicants develop within the sector.

Qualifications

• 3–5 days per week availability Mon–Fri 8:30–15:30
• Willingness to undergo Enhanced DBS or Update Service
• Interview process to discuss reasons for working in schools and transferable skills
• Undergo full CV history vetting back to compulsory education
• Thorough referencing process before starting

Responsibilities

• Support SEND learners in special schools, specialist provision or PRU environments in Dewsbury
• Assist with learning, personal and pastoral needs under supervision
• Be proactive, supportive and provide a calm role model in class environments

Skills

Availability 3-5 days

DBS Update Service

Interview process

Vetting

Job description

Vision for Education is seeking enthusiastic Trainee Special Needs Teaching Assistants to work with SEND learners in Dewsbury partner schools. Roles cover Special School, Specialist provision or PRU environments, supporting learning, personal and pastoral needs.

Hours typically 8:00–3:00 or 8:30–3:30, Monday to Friday, with robust vetting and DBS requirements. We offer weekly pay and progression opportunities, with training provided to help successful applicants develop within the sector.