SEN Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education - Huddersfield; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established education recruitment agency is seeking dedicated Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistants to support primary-aged pupils with various additional needs. This role provides the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of young learners while working in a supportive environment. With excellent daily rates, ongoing professional development, and a commitment to safeguarding, this position is ideal for those passionate about education and the well-being of children. Join a team that values quality and care in education, and help shape the future of young people in a rewarding role.

Benefits

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

FREE training

Dedicated consultant support

Refer a friend bonus

Qualifications

• Recent experience working with children or young people in relevant settings.
• Ability to obtain valid references from previous roles.

Responsibilities

• Support primary aged pupils with additional needs in various school settings.
• Work across multiple sites in Kirklees as needed.

Skills

Experience with children

Working with young people

Enhanced DBS check

Job description

Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant

Huddersfield

GBP85.50 - GBP110 Per Day

Temporary

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are: recent experience obtained within the last 2 years, of working with children or young people, ideally within a school, nursery, childcare, youth work, play or care setting. We must be able to obtain references from these roles.

The Role

We are currently seeking additional Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistants to work within our partner Special Educational Needs school settings.

The Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant role involves supporting primary aged pupils who have been identified as having additional needs. These needs range from ASD, PMLD, Complex needs, Mobility, SEMH and MLD. The assignment is over multiple sites across Kirklees.

The School

This SEND school is based in the Dewsbury area and is easily accessible via public transport. There is also ample car parking. Ability to drive/commute to various sites in Kirklees will be necessary. We are continually seeking quality caring staff members, who with additional experience and training may eventually become full time or even supply support staff members.

Requirements

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

• Have previous experience of working with children or young people; ideally within a school, nursery, childcare, youth work, play or care setting within the last 2 years.
• We must be able to obtain valid references from these roles.
• Hold, or be prepared to undergo an Enhanced DBS, registered to the Update Service

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.

What Vision for Education Offer

As a valued employee of Vision for Education and as a Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant 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.

How to Apply

If you are keen to work part time as a Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant, are committed to safe working and the supervision of young people, have experience with or have always wanted to work within SEND, then we would love to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across Vision for Education, please contact our Huddersfield SEND Team.

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