Trainee Teaching Assistant (SEND)

TN United Kingdom; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Trainee Teaching Assistant in Bridgwater to support children with special educational needs and disabilities. This role is crucial in fostering positive relationships with pupils and assisting teachers in creating a supportive learning environment. The position offers high-quality training and paid experience in local schools, ensuring that you gain valuable skills while making a meaningful impact in education. If you are compassionate, proactive, and eager to contribute to the educational journey of children, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Paid Training

Qualifications

• Compassionate and understanding approach to working with children.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher in managing behavior and supporting interventions.
• Help record and report on pupil progress and behavior.

Skills

Communication Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Understanding of SEND

Education

Training in Education

Job description

Job Title:

Trainee Teaching Assistant (SEND), Bridgwater

Client:

Vision for Education

Location:

Bridgwater, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Education

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

9f3c0d51210f

Job Views:

7

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

About the role

The role of a Teaching Assistant is vital in the day-to-day running of schools. The best Teaching Assistants have excellent communication skills and are able to build positive working relationships with pupils and staff, quickly and effectively.

Depending on the role and the school, you will be working with the Class Teacher to manage behaviour, support with interventions, and provide additional support to children with SEND (special educational needs and disabilities).

You will assist the class teacher with recording and reporting on pupil progress and behaviour and help ensure that children are making good progress in the classroom.

About the school

Vision for Education works with Special Needs schools and alternative provisions across Bridgwater. We are passionate about making a positive impact in education. In partnership with local schools, we are launching our National Teaching Assistant Programme to support aspiring Teaching Assistants.

The Programme

• Provides high-quality training and paid on-the-job experience in partner schools.
• Secures paid placements after successful interviews and checks, with ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
• Requires completion of a training programme prior to placement, delivered by Vision for Education and school leaders.

Requirements

To be considered, you should:

• Be compassionate, understanding, and caring.
• Build positive relationships with children and young people.
• Be passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people.
• Be flexible, proactive, and a team player.
• Understand the importance of safeguarding.
• Be prepared to explain your motivation for a career in education and your understanding of a Teaching Assistant's role.
• Commit to completing training and ongoing CPD.
• Willing to pay for an enhanced DBS check and register with the Update Service.

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding. All staff will undergo thorough checks, including an Enhanced DBS.

Salary depends on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum requirement is a desire to work with children with SEND.

What We Offer

As an employee, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly via our in-house Pay system.