Trainee Teaching Assistant-SEND

TN United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a Trainee Teaching Assistant-SEND in Cambridge. The role involves supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities, with ongoing training and development provided. Candidates must be willing to complete training and hold a DBS check.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid weekly

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

FREE training for professional development

Generous refer a friend bonus scheme

Access to a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Complete relevant training courses.
• Hold a DBS on the update service or be willing to process one.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in managing behavior and interventions.
• Provide additional support to children with SEND.

Skills

Willingness to complete training

Job description

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Trainee Teaching Assistant-SEND, Cambridge

Client:

Vision for Education

Location:

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

21.05.2025

Expiry Date:

05.07.2025

Job Description:

About the role

Following a successful interview and pending suitability, safeguarding and identity checks, we will work to secure you a paid placement in a school to further develop your skills. You will be supported in deciding whether you’d prefer to work in primary, secondary or SEND provisions and will receive ongoing support from a dedicated consultant. 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).

About the school

Prior to starting your placement, you will be required to complete a training programme delivered by Vision for Education and school leaders, which will give you the essential skills you need to work as a Teaching Assistant.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Trainee Teaching Assistant-SEND you will:

• Be willing to complete the relevant training

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

£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 complete the training courses provided
• To hold a DBS on the update service or be willing to process one with us

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.