SEN Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education - Kent; Ramsgate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants in Ramsgate to support children with special educational needs. Ideal candidates will have experience with SEN, a calm demeanor, and a passion for helping children thrive. Roles available include day-to-day supply and long-term positions. Apply today to make a difference in children's lives.

Benefits

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

FREE training

Generous referral bonus

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEN in various settings.
• Calm, patient, and flexible approach required.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students 1:1 or in small groups.
• Adapting learning resources to meet individual needs.
• Encouraging student independence and social development.

Skills

Patience

Flexibility

Teamwork

Tools

Team Teach

Makaton

PECS

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant
Ramsgate, Kent
Start date: ASAP
GBP89 - GBP100 per day (dependant on experience relevant to role)

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with special educational needs?

Vision for Education is seeking dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to work in a variety of specialist settings, including schools that support pupils with ASC, SEMH, PMLD, and complex needs.

We can currently recruiting for day to day supply, long term and temp to perm roles at our schools in Ramsgate and surrounding areas, as we also cover the whole of Kent.

The Role:

• Supporting students 1:1 or in small groups
• Working closely with the class teacher and SENCo
• Adapting learning resources and activities to meet individual needs
• Helping manage behaviour in a nurturing and consistent manner
• Encouraging student independence and social development

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience working with children with SEN (in school, care, or community settings)
• A calm, patient, and flexible approach
• Team Teach, Makaton, or PECS training (desirable but not essential)
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs

Requirements:

• Right to work in the UK
• An enhanced DBS on the update service (or willing to do one)

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, 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.

How to apply:If you re an Educator who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across Vision for Education, please contact our Kent team on (phone number removed)

Due to the coronavirus pandemic and to ensure we are fully compliant with Government guidance relating to social distancing, interviews with shortlisted candidates will take place by video call.

To apply for any of our current roles, please send across your CV to (url removed) or by applying directly to this vacancy.