Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Sandford Hill; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent PAYE daily rates

Guaranteed pay scheme

Social and networking events

Pension contributions

CPD for professional development

Access to a dedicated consultant

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd is seeking a Learning Support Assistant for a SEND school in Stoke‑on‑Trent. The role is full‑time and ongoing, with ASAP start and potential permanency for the right candidate.

You will support pupils with moderate learning difficulties and more complex needs in small groups and 1:1, working within a team of educators. The ideal candidate will have SEND setting experience, be adaptable and reliable, and demonstrate strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working in an SEND setting with various needs.
• DBS check required or willing to undergo.
• Right to Work in the UK confirmed.
• Ability to provide suitable references.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to pupils with moderate learning difficulties and more complex needs on small group and 1:1 basis.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Adaptable

Reliable

Job description

This job posting is for a Learning Support Assistant position in Stoke-on-Trent, offering a salary of £462.80 per week.

The role involves working within a local SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) school, providing support to pupils with moderate learning difficulties and more complex needs on a small group and 1:1 basis. The position will commence ASAP on a full‑time, ongoing basis, with the potential for permanency for the right candidate.

The ideal candidate should have prior experience working in an SEND setting with various needs, be adaptable, reliable, and passionate about helping children succeed. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team are also essential. Additionally, candidates must be able to provide suitable references, possess a valid DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Check, and have the Right to Work in the UK.

All staff undergo thorough interviewing and referencing checks and must hold, or be willing to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service.

What we offer

As a Teaching Assistant, part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

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.

How to apply

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

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities, please contact the SEND Team on #removed# or email #removed#.

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