Teaching Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent PAYE daily rates

Pension contributions

CPD opportunities

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd. is hiring a Teaching Assistant in Shaftesbury to support pupils with moderate learning difficulties and complex needs in a local SEND school.

The role offers a weekly pay of £462.80, with hours from 8:30am to 3:30–4:30pm, and starts asap on a full-time basis with potential permanency after a temporary period. The ideal candidate will have SEND experience, be adaptable, reliable, and team-oriented, with references, a valid DBS, and Right to Work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience working in an SEND setting with pupils with varying needs.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Must provide suitable references and have the Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with moderate learning difficulties and more complex needs on a small group and 1:1 basis.
• Assist in daily classroom activities within a SEND school.
• Contribute to pupil development and wellbeing.

Skills

SEND experience

Teamwork

Communication

Right to Work in UK

Education

DBS check

Job description

About the role

This job posting is for a Teaching Assistant position in Shaftesbury 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 hours are 8:30am start with a finish time from 3:30pm to 4:30pm, depemnding on the day. The school will be looking to take candidates permanent after a successfull temporary period.

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.

Benefits for Teaching Assistants include competitive daily rates paid through the PAYE system, a guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability), social and networking events, pension contributions, CPD (Continuing Professional Development) opportunities to support professional growth, and access to a dedicated consultant for guidance and support.

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.