Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Clevedon; Presencial; GBP 16.000 - 23.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Competitive pay

Ongoing training and development

Dedicated consultant

Rewarding role

Friendly school environment

Resumo da vaga

Vision for Education Ltd invites applications for Teaching Assistants to join a welcoming SEN school in Somerset. You will support pupils with engagement, behaviour and wellbeing within a structured classroom, with a January 2027 start.

The role offers both full-time and part-time hours, with a pay rate of £14.24 per hour and term-time only work in Taunton. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers to support learning and behaviour for mainstream and SEN students, with

Qualificações

• Experience working with children or young people is desirable.
• Patient, positive and reliable approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Confidence supporting behaviour and learning needs.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.
• Relevant qualifications are desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Supporting pupils in lessons, both 1:1 and in small groups.
• Assisting the teacher with lesson preparation and classroom organisation.
• Providing targeted support for pupils with additional needs, including SEND.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and promoting inclusion.
• Supporting pupils' emotional wellbeing and development.
• Assisting with breaktime supervision and school activities.

Conhecimentos

Experience working with children/young

Patient and reliable

Strong communication and teamwork

Behaviour support

Safeguarding and pupil wellbeing

Desirable qualifications

Formação

Relevant qualifications

Descrição da vaga

Teaching Assistant

Location: Taunton, Somerset
Salary: £14.24 p/h - higher rates available depending on experience/qualifications
Contract Type: Full-time & part-time available
Start Date: January 2027

Vision for Education is working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive SEN school in Somerset to recruit dedicated Teaching Assistants. This is an excellent opportunity to make a positive impact by supporting pupils' behaviour, engagement, and wellbeing in a structured and supportive learning environment, while gaining valuable experience within the classroom.

We are looking for committed Teaching Assistants who can work closely with teachers to support learning and behaviour with both mainstream and SEN students of all ages, helping with engagement and confidence throughout the school day.

The Ideal Teaching Assistant Will Have:

• Experience working with children or young people (desirable)
• A patient, positive and reliable approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Confidence supporting behaviour and learning needs
• A commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing
• Relevant qualifications (desirable)

Key Responsibilities of a Teaching Assistant

• Supporting pupils in lessons, both 1:1 and in small groups
• Assisting the teacher with lesson preparation and classroom organisation
• Providing targeted support for pupils with additional needs, including SEND
• Encouraging positive behaviour and promoting inclusion
• Supporting pupils' emotional wellbeing and development
• Assisting with breaktime supervision and school activities

What We Offer for this Teaching Assistant Role:

• A supportive and friendly school environment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• A dedicated consultant available when you need support
• Competitive pay with potential increases based on experience
• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference

Pay & Hours: 14.24 p/h. Monday - Friday 08:30am - 15:30pm, term time only.

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 us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We 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.