SEN Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision for Education is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to work full time in a primary school in Middlesbrough, supporting a KS1 child with SEMH needs. The role involves individual and group assistance, requiring a minimum of a Level 3 qualification and experience in education. The position offers opportunities for professional development and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

Full compliance with AWR regulations

FREE professional development training

Regular social events with food and drinks

Generous referral bonus scheme

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Teaching and Supporting Learning.
• Experience in EYFS and with challenging behaviour is essential.
• Desire to be part of a committed school team.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for a KS1 child with SEMH needs.
• Work with small groups for additional subject development.
• Be flexible to changing school environments.

Skills

Experience working with children

Flexibility

Support for challenging behaviour

Education

Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching & Learning

Job description

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Vision for Education is looking to appoint a full time Teaching Assistant to join our successful supply team and work in a primary school in the Middlesbrough area.

This is a full time Teaching Assistant role, Monday to Friday 8:30am until 3:30pm, working 1:1 with a child in KS1 who needs additional support with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour. Aswell as working with small intervention groups when required.
This role will commence September 2025 and will be on going with a potential to become long term, depending on the needs of the school at the time.

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications.

The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position is a Level 3 or above in Teaching and Supporting Learning and SEND experience would be desirable to the role. Working with challenging behaviour would be essential.

The Role

Working as part of a passionate teaching team, the desired teaching assistant will focus on providing a high standard of support for a KS1 child on a 1:1 basis. As well as small intervention groups of 5-6 children helping with additional subject development. Must be flexible to changing environments.

The School

This primary school is looking for a committed and experienced Teaching Assistant to join their team.
The Head Teacher and leadership team are dedicated to providing and outstanding level of education to the children within the school. The school is friendly and welcoming and has a positive ethos.

Requirements

To be considered for the Teaching Assistant position, you will:

• Hold a minimum of a Level 3 qualification in supporting teaching & learning in schools.
• Experience in EYFS Environment would be desirable
• Have experience of working as a Teaching Assistant in an school environment.
• Be experienced in working with smaller nurture groups to boost attainment.
• Have a genuine desire to become part of a committed team of school staff.
• Have experience supporting children in primary education in Early Years.

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. 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. 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, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package.
• Regular social events with 100% complimentary food and drinks.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.