SEN Teaching Assistant. Job in Peterborough Education & Training Jobs

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

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a Teaching Assistant for a SEND school in Peterborough. The role involves supporting pupils with special educational needs on a 1-1 and small group basis, providing consistent and dedicated assistance. Ideal candidates will have experience working with SEND children and hold an Enhanced DBS check. This long-term position has potential for permanence. The agency offers competitive weekly pay, comprehensive training, and a commitment to employee welfare.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid weekly

Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability)

Pension contributions (subject to qualifying period)

FREE training for professional development

Generous referral bonus scheme

Access to a dedicated consultant for ongoing support

Qualifications

• Previous experience with children or young people with SEND is essential.
• Hold an Enhanced DBS or be willing to process one.
• Experience of working with pupils with SEND.

Responsibilities

• Work with pupils with SEND on a small group and 1-1 basis.
• Ensure consistency for the pupils in a long term role.

Skills

Passion for the progress of SEND pupils

Ability to work as part of a team

Caring and patient

Education

Experience of working with pupils with SEND

Enhanced DBS check or willingness to process one

Job description

About the role

Working in this SEND school as part of an established team, the desired Teaching Assistant will be working on a small group and 1-1 basis with pupils with SEND. This Teaching Assistant role is long term to ensure consistency for the pupils and has the potential to be permanent. Previous experience with children or young people with SEND is essential to this role.

About the school

We work with fantastic SEND schools throughout Cambridgeshire to help recruit staff for long term, short term and permanent roles.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Behaviour Support Assistant you will:

• A passion for the progress of SEND pupils
• An ability to work as part of a team
• To be kind, caring and patient

Vision for Education Commitment

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 and support staff.

Salary

£415 to £465 per week

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

• To hold an Enhanced DBS or be willing to process one
• Experience of working with pupils with SEND

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Katy Glenn-Smith on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)