Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education -teesside Primary and York; Wrenthorpe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their supply team. This full-time position involves supporting children in a reception class, requiring a minimum Level 3 qualification in Teaching and Supporting Learning, along with experience in Early Years. The successful candidate will work Monday to Friday, with the role set to start in January 2026. This opportunity offers training and various benefits to enhance professional development.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid weekly

Guaranteed pay scheme

FREE training for professional development

Regular social events

Generous refer a friend bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Hold a minimum of a Level 2 qualification in supporting teaching & learning in schools.
• Experience in an EYFS Environment is desirable.
• Experience of working as a Teaching Assistant in a school environment.

Responsibilities

• Work in a reception class with children needing additional support.
• Assist children on a 1:1 and small group basis.
• Commence role in January 2026 with potential long-term engagement.

Skills

Experience in EYFS Environment

Support for children in primary education in Early Years

Working with smaller nurture groups

Education

Level 3 qualification in Teaching and Supporting Learning

Level 2 qualification in Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools

Job description

EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant - Full Time

Redcar TS23 area - £444 per week

Overview

Vision for Education is looking to appoint a full time SEN Teaching Assistant to join our successful supply team and work in a primary school in the Billingham area. This is a full time Teaching Assistant role, Monday to Friday 8:30am until 3:30pm, working in a reception class with children who need additional support, working on a 1:1 and small group basis. This role will commence January 2026 and will be on going with a potential to become long term, depending on the needs of the school at the time.

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications.

The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position is a Level 3 or above in Teaching and Supporting Learning and SEND experience is essential, but SEN qualification desirable.

School

This primary school is looking for a committed and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team. The Head Teacher and leadership team are dedicated to providing an outstanding level of education to the children within the school. The school is friendly and welcoming and has a positive ethos. Working in a challenging and fast paced environment.

Requirements

• Hold a minimum of a Level 2 qualification in supporting teaching & learning in schools.
• Experience in EYFS Environment would be desirable.
• Have experience of working as a Teaching Assistant in a school environment.
• Be experienced in working with smaller nurture groups to boost attainment.
• Have a genuine desire to become part of a committed team of school staff.
• Have experience supporting children in primary education in Early Years.

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. 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. We are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Vision for Education offers

• 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, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package.
• Regular social events with 100% complimentary food and drinks.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

How to apply

If you are a qualified Teaching Assistant (TA) who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across Vision for Education, please contact our Teesside Primary team on: (phone number removed).