SEN Teaching Assistant - Moving from Care and Support Work

Vision for Education; Batley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in Batley seeks SEN Teaching Assistants transitioning from care and support work. Full-time and part-time positions are available to support vulnerable children with special needs. This role offers consistent hours during term time, competitive pay, and ongoing training support.

Benefits

Competitive weekly pay via PAYE

Guaranteed pay scheme (conditions apply)

Free professional development training

Referral bonuses

Dedicated ongoing support from a consultant

Qualifications

• Experience in relevant settings like schools or nurseries within the last 2 years.
• References from child-related roles must be obtainable.
• Registered with the Update Service for DBS.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with additional needs in a school environment.
• Provide assistance to vulnerable children ages 3-19 with specific needs.

Skills

Experience working with children or young people

Ability to provide valid references

Willingness to undergo Enhanced DBS check

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SEN Teaching Assistant - Moving from Care and Support Work, Batley

Client: Vision for Education

Location: Batley, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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About the role

SEN Teaching Assistant – Transitioning from Care and Support Work

Location: Batley

Employment Type: Full Time and Part Time Available, Monday - Friday

Start Dates: Flexible

Salary depends on experience, training, or qualifications. Recent experience within the last 2 years working with children or young people in settings like schools, nurseries, childcare, youth work, play, or care is required. References from these roles must be obtainable.

If you have worked in care, support work, residential settings, supported living, or community support, you already possess relevant skills!

This role offers consistent hours (8:30 am - 3:30 pm), no night shifts, and term-time only work.

We support a specialist school in Batley seeking individuals experienced in supporting vulnerable children aged 3-19 with needs such as ASD, PMLD, Personal Care, Complex Needs, Mobility, SEMH, and MLD.

The Role

Work involves supporting pupils with additional needs in a school environment.

The School

Located in Batley with accessible public transport and parking. The school seeks caring, qualified staff, with opportunities for full-time or supply roles.

Requirements

• Experience working with children or young people in relevant settings within the last 2 years.
• Ability to provide valid references.
• Willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check, registered with the Update Service.

Vision for Education prioritizes safeguarding and conducts thorough checks on all staff.

About Vision for Education

A leading education recruitment agency committed to developing young people, with branches nationwide, offering high-quality teaching and support roles.

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay via PAYE.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (conditions apply).
• Pension contributions after qualifying period.
• Compliance with AWR regulations.
• Free professional development training.
• Referral bonuses.
• Dedicated ongoing support from a consultant.

The Edwin Group was ranked in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023, rated 'Excellent' across all categories, with industry-leading employee engagement.