SEN Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Chatham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent Primary School in Chatham is seeking a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to support students with Special Educational Needs. The role involves working one-on-one with pupils, encouraging positive communication, and collaborating with staff to enhance the educational experience.

Benefits

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

FREE training

Generous refer a friend bonus

Access to a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Proven experience in working with children with Special Educational Needs.
• Proven experience in working within an education setting.

Responsibilities

• Supporting individuals with their tailored Education Plans (EHCP’s).
• Encouraging pupils to express themselves in a safe environment.
• Participating in extracurricular activities and school events.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Motivation

Job description

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Vision for Education are working with a large mainstream Primary School based in Chatham to recruit an SEN Teaching Assistant to support individuals with additional Special Educational Needs (SEN).

This school strives to support all their pupils, including those most vulnerable. Equality is one of the many key values of this school and as a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will engage and support those with Special Educational Needs to achieve their full potential.

The Role

A successful candidate for this position must be compassionate, understanding and patient. As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will be working on a 1 to 1 basis with pupils with Education, Health and Care plans (EHCP’s) to support their learning, as well as encourage on positive communication with their peers.

You’ll also be work to alongside a strong, caring and supportive network of staff. As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will be radiating positivity and ensuring the individual is gaining the best experience and knowledge within the classroom setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting individuals with their tailored Education Plans (EHCP’s), based on their needs.
• Encourage pupils to express themselves in a safe environment.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to develop and share best practices.
• Participate in extracurricular activities and school events to enrich the school community.

Requirements

• Proven experience in working with children with Special Educational Needs.
• Proven experience in working within an education setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to inspire and motivate students.

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.

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.