Sen Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PAYE weekly payroll

Pension contributions

Free training & safeguarding updates

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Vision for Education are seeking a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with additional needs in a welcoming primary school in Tamworth. You will provide tailored 1:1 support, help with lessons and adapt materials to meet individual learning needs, while contributing to a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

The role requires patience, empathy and strong teamwork to collaborate with the class teacher and SENCO, ensuring progress and safeguarding at all times.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people (preferably in an educational setting).
• Patient, empathetic and proactive approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support tailored to the pupil's needs.
• Assist with delivery of lessons and adapt materials.
• Support behaviour management in line with school policies.
• Encourage independence, social interaction and engagement in learning.
• Work with the class teacher and SENCO.
• Monitor and record the pupil's progress.

Skills

Patient

Empathetic

Proactive

Communication

Teamwork

Education

CACHE Level 2

CACHE Level 3

Job description

Vision for Education are on the hunt for an experienced Teaching Assistant with a background of working with children with Special Educational Needs within the Tamworth area.

Role:Teaching Assistant.

Location:Tamworth

Start Date:ASAP

Salary:£92.56 to £100 per day.

About the Role

Vision for Education are seeking a dedicated and compassionate 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with additional needs in a welcoming primary school in Tamworth. This rewarding role involves working closely with an individual student to help them access the curriculum, build confidence, and reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support tailored to the pupil's specific learning and emotional needs
• Assist with the delivery of lessons and adapt materials where necessary
• Support behaviour management strategies in line with the school's policies
• Encourage independence, social interaction, and engagement in learning
• Work collaboratively with the class teacher and SENCO
• Monitor and record the pupil's progress

Requirements

• Experience working with children or young people (preferably in an educational setting)
• A patient, empathetic, and proactive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. CACHE Level 2/3, or equivalent) are desirable but not essential
• Have or be able to obtain a DBS Certificate registered to the update service.
• Be able to gain at least two relevant references covering the last 2 years.

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.

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.

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.

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.