Learning Support Assistant: 1-1

Vision for Education - Cambridge; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic educational recruitment agency in Cambridgeshire seeks a Teaching Assistant to support children with varying special educational needs within a primary school. The ideal candidate will possess experience in a similar setting and a supportive demeanor. Responsibilities include one-to-one support in class and fostering a safe, inclusive environment. This position offers competitive daily rates, weekly pay, and opportunities for professional development. Ideal for those passionate about education and student well-being.

Benefits

Weekly paid rates

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

FREE professional training

Refer a friend bonus

Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a school or similar setting in the last 3 years (6 months minimum).
• Calm and supportive approach to children with challenging behaviour.
• Desire to build trusting relationships with students.

Responsibilities

• Support children with special educational needs on a one-to-one basis.
• Participate in classroom activities and provide assistance as needed.
• Create a safe and inclusive environment for all learners.

Skills

Experience in a school or similar setting

Supportive approach to challenging behaviour

Building trusting relationships with children

Understanding pupils' motivations

Creating a supportive school environment

Experience with children with SEND

Education

TA Qualification

Job description

About the role

Vision for Education are looking for an enthusiastic and hard working Teaching Assistant to work in a supportive, forward thinking primary School in the Huntingdone area. You will be working with children with a variety of special educational needs on a one-to-one basis.

About the school

This primary school is warm and welcoming. You will join a team of committed Teaching Assistants who support the children and prioritise the inclusion of all learners. This role will involve a mix of working with children in class and some time out of the classroom.

This role is temporary-to-permanent, after a successful period there may be the opportunity to become a permanent member of staff.

This is a large, forward thinking school with supportive staff and a warm, welcoming environment.

Requirements

• Have experience of working in a school or similar setting in the last 3 years (6 months minimum)
• Have a calm and supportive approach to those children who exhibit challenging behaviour
• Be willing to take the time to build trusting relationships with the children you work with
• Regard behaviour as a means of communication and take time to understand pupils motivations
• Help create a supportive and safe school environment
• Hold a TA Qualification (desirable but not essential)
• Have experience of working with children with SEND

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

£89 to £95 per day

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

What Vision for Education offer

• 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.

EEO Statement

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 Jenny Freeman on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).