Trainee Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education - Brighton; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education supply agency in Haywards Heath is seeking a Trainee Teaching Assistant to support students with special educational needs (SEN). This role involves working closely with children, providing assistance in various school settings, and ensuring their educational development. The ideal candidate will be passionate about education and willing to undergo necessary training. This position offers competitive pay and various benefits to support professional growth.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system

Guaranteed pay scheme

Social and networking events

Pension contributions

CPD for professional development

Access to a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Be willing to pay for an enhanced DBS check and register with the Update Service.
• Have the right to work within the UK.
• Be committed to completing required training and participating in ongoing CPD.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEN on a 1:1 basis or in group interventions.
• Assist during playground duties and at breakfast/after school clubs.

Skills

Passion for helping students

Teamwork

Patient approach

Ability to work during school hours

Job description

Trainee Teaching Assistant (SEN)

Location: Haywards Heath

Salary: £450 - £500 per week (salary depends on experience and/or qualifications)

Availability: ASAP - ongoing (temp to perm)

The School and Role

Passionate about education and working with children with SEN? Join Vision for Education as a Trainee Teaching Assistant, providing you valuable experience within school settings. By joining our team you will get the benefits of free training, a dedicated consultant and the backing of a great company to help place you in great schools that can give you the tools necessary to become a great Trainee Teaching Assistant.

Roles within schools will vary from supporting students with SEN on a 1:1 basis to whole group intervention. You may be required to assist in the playground on duties throughout the day and help with the running of breakfast/after school clubs.

The ideal Trainee Teaching Assistant will have:

• A true passion for helping students grow, learn and develop their education
• The ability to work well in a team environment
• A patient and level-headed approach to dynamic situations
• The ability to work during school hours (08:30 - 15:30) times can vary depending on the school

Requirements

• Be willing to pay for an enhanced DBS check and register with the Update Service.
• Have the right to work within the UK
• Be committed to completing the required training and participating in ongoing CPD.

What we offer:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.
• 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:

The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.

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 Trainee 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 call us on (phone number removed).