Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education - Bristol; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in Bridgwater is seeking a SEND Trainee Teaching Assistant to support children's learning in various schools. No previous experience is necessary, as training will be provided in key areas. This role involves working with teachers, running small group interventions, and supporting students individually. The agency offers competitive pay, ongoing support, and a chance to make a real difference in students' lives. Applicants must be committed and willing to undergo necessary background checks.

Benefits

Weekly pay via PAYE

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

FREE professional development training

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Have a passion for supporting children.
• Committed to completing required training.
• Willing to pay for an enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers while class teaching.
• Run small group interventions.
• Work 1:1 with students to meet their needs.

Skills

Passion for supporting children

Dedication to improving outcomes

Willingness to participate in ongoing CPD

Job description

SEND / SEMH Trainee Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education will pay for your training courses; all we ask is that you are a passionate individual who wants to support children and young people. Do you want a rewarding career where you can be instrumental in making a difference to young people's lives? Apply today to join our SEND Supply Agency and kick‑start your career!

About the role – Agency Staff

Become a Trainee Teaching Assistant – SEND! No previous experience or qualifications necessary, just a love for helping others. If you are applying as someone with no education‑setting experience, we will fund your online training courses in SEND, Behaviour Management, Challenging Behaviours and Safeguarding and introduction to becoming a Teaching Assistant. As agency staff you will work at a mix of SEN schools, ranging from ASC, ADHD, SEMH, Challenging Behaviours, Learning Difficulties and PMLD.

This is not a permanent position. As part of Vision for Education’s supply register, you can be subject to ad‑hoc, short‑term or long‑term bookings. As you will be agency staff, we cannot guarantee you work. Experience in either the education or care setting is desirable but not required.

Vision for Education is excited to provide this bespoke and incredible opportunity to support passionate people with getting into the education sector. We work alongside our client schools to provide successful Trainee Teaching Assistants with high‑quality training and paid on‑the‑job experience.

Following a successful interview and pending suitability, safeguarding and identity checks, we will work to secure you a paid placement in a school to further develop your skills. If we obtain a satisfactory reference after 5 days of paid work in a school, you will become a SEND Teaching Assistant.

About the school

Prior to starting your placement, you will be required to complete a comprehensive training programme delivered by Vision for Education and school leaders, which will give you the essential skills you need to work as a SEND Teaching Assistant.

Role Responsibilities

The role of a SEND Teaching Assistant varies from each school. You may be working to support the teacher while class teaching, running small group interventions to support children or working on a 1:1 basis to ensure the needs of all children are met and that they can thrive.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Have a passion for supporting and helping children.
• Be dedicated to improving outcomes for all children.
• Be committed to completing the required training and participating in ongoing CPD.
• Be willing to pay for an enhanced DBS check and register with the Update Service.
• Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. 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

£13.68 to £13.68 per hour. Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Have a desire to work within education.
• Have or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check.

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 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 does 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 our website with an up‑to‑date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Izzy.