Sen Teaching Assistant

Vision For Education Ltd.; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PAYE weekly pay

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

Free professional development training

Refer a friend bonus

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd. is seeking a dedicated 1-1 Classroom Support assistant to help students with diverse learning needs within a school setting. You will deliver personalized guidance, promote engagement, and support alongside teachers and other staff.

The role requires experience with SEN, strong communication and rapport-building skills, and the ability to obtain references and a DBS check. Training and ongoing support are provided in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people with a range of special educational needs.
• Qualifications such as Youth Work or Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools are desirable but not essential.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to quickly build rapport with students.
• A DBS check is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored 1-1 classroom support to students with SEN.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff to implement effective strategies.
• Maintain regular communication with parents and external professionals as needed.

Skills

SEN support experience

Strong communication skills

Rapport building with students

Teamwork

Education

Youth Work or Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools desirable

Job description

• As a 1-1 Support within a school, you will play a crucial role in providing personalized assistance to students with special educational needs or individual learning requirements.
• Your primary responsibility is to offer tailored support to help students overcome challenges and achieve their full potential within the school environment
• This role involves working closely with students, teachers, and other support staff to ensure the delivery of effective support strategies
• Implementing individualized learning plans, promoting student engagement and independence, and maintaining regular communication with parents, careers and outside professionals.

About the School

• Specialized curriculum dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of students with a wide range of learning difficulties and disabilities.
• Its values centre around inclusivity, respect, and fostering a supportive learning environment where every student can thrive.
• Teaching approaches often emphasize multi-sensory learning, differentiation, and personalized support to facilitate student progress and attainment.
• Strive to create a nurturing and inclusive environment where every student feels valued, respected, and supported. Emphasis is placed on celebrating diversity, promoting positive behavior, and fostering social and emotional well-being.

About you:

To be considered for the 1-1 Classroom Support position, you will:

• Have previous experience working with children and young people with a range of special educational needs, such as learning difficulties, autism, and sensory needs.
• Suitable qualifications such as Youth Work, Health and Social Care or Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools are desired but not essential.
• Have strong communications skills with the ability to quickly build rapport with students
• Able to obtain suitable references and a DBS check.

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).
• Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.
• 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, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.