Special Needs Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent daily rates paid weekly

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

Free safeguarding training

Refer a friend bonus

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Vision for Education in Cambridge is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to work with pupils with SEND, including Autism and ADHD, in a flexible and supportive setting.

You will provide 1:1 support, assist with speech and language needs, and aid with emotional well-being while enabling participation in activities and outings. DBS checks will be undertaken, and opportunities for long-term roles exist.

Qualifications

• Experience with pupils with SEND
• Patience, kindness and caring attitude
• Ability to work well in a team

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEND including Autism and ADHD
• Provide 1:1 support and assist with communication needs
• Assist with outside learning and trips and emotional support

Skills

SEND experience

Teamwork

Patience & empathy

Job description

Are you someone who just has a passion for working with children and young people with additional needs? If this applies to you-Vision for Education would love to hear from you! We have numerous opportunities at well established SEND schools across Cambridge ideally for a September start.

About the role

As a Teaching Assistant working with pupils with a variety of SEND, you will be responsible for supporting children and young people with additional needs such as Autism and ADHD, whilst also supporting with mental health and speech and language difficulties. This is a role that goes beyond helping in a classroom, you will need to be prepared for every day to be a different and unique challenge. This could include aspects such as active outside learning, 1:1 work, emotional support and even the opportunity to take pupils outside of school on trips. Working with SEND schools presents the opportunity for long term and permanent roles, due to the need for pupils to have consistency.

About the school

Vision for Education work with a variety of dedicated SEND schools who offer a flexible and holistic curriculum to all students enrolled, ensuring they get the most out of each day whilst also offering a supportive and friendly staff teams.

Requirements

• To have previous experience or knowledge of SEND
• To be kind, patient and caring
• To work well within a team

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 £500 per week

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

• To hold a DBS on the update service or be willing to process one with us
• Salary is dependent on relevant experience, training or qualifications

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.

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.