Teaching Assistant-SEND

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

Job summary

An established industry player in education seeks compassionate individuals to join their team as Special Needs Teaching Assistants. This rewarding role offers the chance to make a significant impact on young lives by providing essential support and guidance to students with diverse needs. Flexibility in hours is available, making it suitable for both full-time and part-time candidates. Join a supportive environment where your contributions will be valued, and enjoy opportunities for professional development through free training. If you have a genuine desire to help others and are ready to embrace this fulfilling challenge, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

FREE training

Generous referral bonus scheme

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Genuine desire to help others and be part of a successful team.
• Experience supporting children and young people with various needs.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in day-to-day learning activities.
• Provide guidance to students with a variety of needs.

Skills

Patience

Reliability

Resilience

Experience with children with special needs

Education

Enhanced DBS check

Job description

Are you a caring and kind person who is interested in working in a SEND environment within education? We would love to hear from you, get in touch today!

About the role

This is a hugely rewarding job, with staff getting the chance to support the class teacher in the day to day learning and also helping to make a huge difference in young people's lives. You will provide support and guidance to the students with their variety of needs, helping with moving, handling and some aspects of personal care.

This is a role that benefits from full time hours, however flexibility can be provided with part time hours also an option.

Working with students with Special Educational Needs is an extremely rewarding environment to work in, however getting to know the needs of the students can be challenging, therefore this role benefits from consistency and continuity.

About the school

This school is based in South Cambridge and easily accessible by car and has good transport links. It is a truly special environment, with a highly supportive staff team and fantastic students.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Special Needs Teaching Assistant you will:

• Have a genuine desire to help others and be part of a successful team
• Be patient, reliable and resilient
• Have experience supporting children and young people with a range of needs and abilities

Vision for Education

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.

Salary

£415 to £465 per week. Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• To hold an enhanced DBS or be willing to process one

What Vision for Education offer

As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:

• 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 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

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Nicola Perrett on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).