SEN Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant for a popular primary school in Peterborough. The role involves supporting students and assisting class teachers, primarily focusing on children with special educational needs. Ideal candidates will have previous school experience and relevant childcare qualifications. The position offers a salary of £89 to £100 per day, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid weekly

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

FREE training for professional development

Generous refer a friend bonus

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a school or similar setting in the last 3 years (6 months minimum).
• Hold a Level 2/3 childcare qualification (or similar).
• Experience working with children with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Support students and assist class teachers in a primary school.
• Work with children with special educational needs.
• Collaborate with excellent teaching practitioners.

Skills

Experience with special educational needs

Nurturing and supportive approach

Teamwork

Education

Level 2/3 childcare qualification

Job description

Vision for Education are looking for a Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant to work in a popular and friendly Primary School in the Peterborough area, working with a variety of Year groups both generally and on a one-to‑one basis.

About the role

You will be working with a motivated staff team where the children are at the heart of all they do. You will be working alongside excellent teaching practitioners, supporting students and assisting class teachers. This is a fulfilling and rewarding role where you can make a real difference to children's learning!

You will mostly be working with children with special educational needs, some of whom may have behavioural difficulties and so we need people with a nurturing and supportive approach. Experience of working within schools who use the trauma informed or therapeutic approach would be beneficial.

About the school

The school is well equipped, friendly with a postive and supportive environment.

Requirements

To be considered for the role as a Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Have experience of working in a school or similar setting in the last 3 years (6 months minimum)
• Hold a Level 2/3 childcare qualification (or similar)
• Have experience of working with children with additional needs

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 £100 per day

Salary is dependent on 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.

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 Katherine O'Gorman on (phone number removed) or email katherine.o'(url removed)