Learning Support Assistant: 1-1

Vision for Education - Cambridge; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is looking for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant in the Huntingdon area. This role involves working one-on-one with children with various special educational needs in a supportive primary school. The position is temporary-to-permanent with opportunities for professional development and a variety of benefits. Competitive pay is offered along with a welcoming team environment. Ideal for those who are passionate about supporting young learners.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid weekly

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

FREE training for professional development

Generous refer a friend bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience in educational settings.
• Ability to support children exhibiting challenging behaviour.
• Willingness to create a safe and supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with children individually and in class.
• Promote inclusion of all learners.
• Create supportive school environment.

Skills

Experience working in a school or similar setting

Calm and supportive approach

Ability to build trusting relationships

Understanding of behavior as communication

Experience with children with SEND

Education

Teaching Assistant 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 withchildren with a variety of special educational needs.on a one-to-one basis.

What will the role involve?

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.

About the school

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

Requirements

To be considered for the role of TA you will:

• 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: Individual's level of experience and qualification

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 Jenny Freeman on (phone number removed) or email

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