SEND Teaching Assistant - The Ascent Academies' Trust

Vision for Education Ltd; Sunderland Bridge; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd is seeking enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistants to support pupils with a range of needs across The Ascent Academies' Trust in the North East. You will work with teachers and staff to deliver high-quality support, including one-to-one and small-group assistance, and help pupils access learning in inclusive settings.

Ideal candidates will have experience in educational settings, a genuine passion for SEND, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people in an educational, care or similar setting.
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with SEND.
• Patient, caring and positive approach.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Flexibility and adaptability to different specialist settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support.
• Help pupils access learning and participate in activities.
• Support communication and interaction skills.
• Promote independence and an inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant - The Ascent Academies' Trust

Vision for Education is proud to be the Managed Service Provider (MSP) for The Ascent Academies' Trust and is looking for enthusiastic, caring and adaptable SEND Teaching Assistants to work across the Trust's specialist academies in the North East.

As the Trust's exclusive provider of supply staffing, we can offer regular day-to-day, short-term and long-term opportunities throughout the academic year.

Whether you're an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant, looking to move into specialist education or searching for a flexible role where you can make a real difference, registering with Vision for Education gives you direct access to opportunities across TheAscent Academies' Trust.

The Ascent Academies' Trust provides specialist education for children and young people with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Working within the Trust, you'll play an important role in supporting pupils' learning, development, independence and wellbeing.

The Role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you'll work alongside Teachers and other support staff to provide high-quality support to children and young people with a range of additional needs.

Depending on the placement, your role may include providing one-to-one and small-group support, helping pupils to access learning, supporting communication and interaction, promoting independence and helping to maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment.

You'll build positive relationships with pupils and work closely with Teachers, Teaching Assistants and other professionals to provide support tailored to each young person's individual needs.

Requirements

To be considered for a SEND Teaching Assistant role, you will need:

• Experience supporting children or young people in an educational, care or similar setting
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with SEND
• A patient, caring and positive approach
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils
• The confidence to support pupils with a range of individual needs
• Flexibility and the ability to adapt to different specialist settings
• The ability to work effectively as part of a wider school team

Previous experience within a specialist school is desirable but not always essential. We also welcome applications from people with re