SEN Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A well-established SEN School is seeking a passionate and attentive Teaching Assistant to support children with Special Educational Needs. The role involves assisting in the classroom, providing one-on-one support, and adapting to various educational needs. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in students' lives surrounded by a dedicated team.

Benefits

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

Refer a friend bonus scheme

Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Desire to work with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
• Willing to complete CPD training.
• Experience with Team Teach or Positive Handling is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the day-to-day running of the classroom.
• Support pupils across the curriculum on a one-to-one and small-group basis.
• Build lasting relationships with children aged 2 to 25.

Skills

Flexible

Patient

Nurturing

Job description

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• A well-established SEN School seeks a passionate, bubbly, and attentive Teaching Assistant with an aim to make a difference.
• The school is looking for a SEN Teaching assistant to assist with the general day-to-day running of the classroom.
• As a vital part of the school’s staff, Teaching Assistants will be able to support pupils across the curriculum.
• Delivering support to children aged 2 all the way through to 25 on a one-to-one and small-group basis, building lasting relationships.
• Being able to adapt to new situations quickly and professionally in an everchanging environment.

About the school:

• The school caters to students who have physical disabilities, as well as sensory, complex needs and autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD).
• The school provides a broad and balanced curriculum that offers stimulating opportunities appropriate to the needs of its students, helping students to work towards excellence.
• The school has a team of experienced therapists to work alongside Teachers, assistants and care staff.
• The school does their upmost to ensure that their students are happy and well looked after, making sure their emotional needs are met as it is just as important as their physical requirements.
• Easy access from Gloucester and Cirencester

To be considered for the role of SEN Teaching Assistant you will:

• Be flexible, availability from 8:15am – 4:00pm (Hours Vary)
• Willing to travel to various locations in Bristol.
• Friendly and nurturing qualities.
• Team Teach or Positive Handling would be preferable.
• Have a patient and caring nature.
• Have a desire to work with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
• Willing to complete CPD training.

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, Teaching assistants and support staff.

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Have a desire to work with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

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.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme - £125 for both of you!
• 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.