Learning Support Mentor

Vision for Education Ltd; Ely; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision for Education is recruiting a Teaching Assistant to support pupils with a variety of SEND in Cambridgeshire. The role involves working with children with autism, ADHD, and related learning needs, including emotional and speech and language support.

You will be part of a friendly staff team, focusing on consistent, pupil-centered support. The role may include 1:1 work, group activities, and occasional trips to enhance learning experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge of SEND settings
• Able to work well within a team
• Kind, patient and caring approach

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEND including autism and ADHD
• Provide 1:1 support and small group assistance
• Assist with mental health, speech and language needs as required
• Participate in active outside learning and school trips when appropriate

Skills

SEND experience

Job description

Are yousomeonewho just has a passion for working with children and young people with additional needs? If this applies to you-Vision for Educationwould love to hear from you! We have numerous opportunities at well-established SEND schools across Cambridgeshire ideally for a ASAP start.

About the role

As a Teaching Assistant working with pupils with a variety of SEND, you will be responsible for supporting children and young people with additional needs such as Autism and ADHD, whilst also supporting with mental health and speech and language difficulties. This is a role that goes beyond helping in a classroom, you will need to be prepared for every day to be a different and unique challenge. This could include aspects such as active outside learning, 1:1 work, emotional support and even the opportunity to take pupils outside of school on trips. Working with SEND schools presents the opportunity for long term and permanent roles, due to the need for pupils to have consistency.

About the School

Vision for Education work with a variety of dedicated SEND schools who offer a flexible and holistic curriculum to all students enrolled, ensuring they get the most out of each day whilst also offering a supportive and friendly staff teams.

Requirements

• To have previous experience or knowledge of SEND
• To be kind, patient and caring
• To work well within a team

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

• To hold a DBS on the update service or be willing to process one with us
• Salary is dependent on relevant experience, training or qualifications

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.