SEN Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

An esteemed education recruitment agency is seeking full-time Teaching Assistants to work in primary schools in Sudbury. Successful candidates will support children in classrooms and individually. Candidates should have experience in similar settings and ideally hold a TA qualification. The role offers a temporary-to-permanent position with excellent pay and benefits, including free training. Apply now for a rewarding opportunity in education.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid weekly

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

FREE training for professional development

Generous refer a friend bonus scheme

Dedicated consultant for ongoing support

Qualifications

• Have some experience working in a school or similar setting in the last 3 years (minimum 6 months).
• Hold a TA qualification (desirable but not essential).
• Have some experience working with children with SEND.

Responsibilities

• Support children in primary schools both in groups and one-to-one.
• Work in and out of the classroom.

Skills

Experience working in a school or similar setting

Experience working with children with SEND

Education

TA qualification

Job description

Vision for Education is looking for Teaching Assistants

We are recruiting full‑time Teaching Assistants to work in primary schools in Sudbury and surrounding villages, supporting a variety of year groups both generally and on a one‑to‑one basis.

About the role

Expect to work in class and out of classroom with a mix of working with children as part of a group and individually. The role is temporary‑to‑permanent, and successful candidates may be offered a permanent position after a probationary period.

About the schools

The schools are well‑equipped, friendly, and offer various learning opportunities. Sudbury is a lovely town in Suffolk.

Requirements

• Have some experience working in a school or similar setting in the last 3 years (minimum 6 months)
• Hold a TA qualification (desirable but not essential)
• Have some experience working with children with SEND

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff will undergo thorough interviewing, referencing and an enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service.

About Vision for Education

We are a market‑leading education recruitment and supply agency dedicated to the learning and development of young people, with branches across the country.

Salary

£89 to £95 per day, dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

Individual's level of experience and qualification

What Vision for Education offers

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in‑house Payroll team using PAYE
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria)
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period)
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers' Regulations)
• FREE training for professional development: Team Teach, online webinars, safeguarding and child protection updates
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme
• Dedicated consultant for ongoing support

Vision for Education does not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via our website with an up‑to‑date CV and contact details. For more information or an informal chat about the role, please call Amy Heading on the provided number or email us.