Trainee SEN Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking Trainee SEN Teaching Assistants in Gravesend. This role offers a chance to start a fulfilling career in education, focusing on supporting children with Special Educational Needs. Candidates will work directly with children alongside experienced teachers, fostering a positive learning environment.

Benefits

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

FREE training for professional development

Generous refer a friend bonus scheme

Access to a dedicated consultant for ongoing support

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable adults is necessary.
• Willingness to apply for an enhanced DBS check.
• Flexible and proactive attitude required.

Responsibilities

• Support children with SEND on a 1:1 or small group basis.
• Assist in assessing and documenting children’s progress.
• Create a stimulating classroom setting and learning resources.

Skills

Passion for working with children

Flexibility

Team player

Education

Relevant experience with children or vulnerable adults

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Vision for Education

Location:

Gravesend, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

25.06.2025

Expiry Date:

09.08.2025

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About the role

Vision for Education is a leading education recruitment agency that works closely with primary, secondary and SEN schools across Kent. We are currently looking for Trainee SEN Teaching Assistants in the Gravesend and Dartford area.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is keen to start a career in education and make a real difference in the lives of children with SEN. We are seeking an enthusiastic, flexible and dedicated individual who is keen to inspire and support children.

You will support children with SEND on a 1:1 and small group basis, both inside and outside of the classroom. Working alongside experienced and supportive class Teachers, you will deliver outstanding teaching and learning experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Support children with SEND on a 1:1 or small group basis, both inside and outside of the classroom
• Work alongside class teachers to deliver outstanding teaching and learning experiences
• Support in assessing and documenting children’s progress, fostering a learning environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential, regardless of their ability
• Assist in creating a stimulating classroom setting and create learning resources to enhance children’s learning

Requirements

• A passion for working with children and a desire to help them achieve their best
• Be flexible, proactive and a team player
• Understand the crucial importance of keeping children and young people safe
• An enhanced DBS check (or willingness to apply for one)

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 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 is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Have relevant experience of working with children, young people or vulnerable adults

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.