Trainee Teaching Assistant - SEND

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

Job summary

A prominent educational organization in Cambridge is looking for a trainee teaching assistant to work with children with special educational needs. The role involves supporting individual pupils and requires a positive outlook and experience working with children. A full UK driving license is necessary as the school is not accessible by public transport. Additionally, candidates must be able to provide references and DBS clearance. This position offers competitive pay and a chance for professional training in Special Educational Needs.

Benefits

Weekly pay via PAYE system

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

Free training for professional development

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Must be available for full-time work.
• Must have experience working with children.
• Must be able to drive or have access to a car.
• Must provide two references related to recent employment.
• Must provide full DBS clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist individual children in accessing assigned work.
• Support children with emotional regulation.
• Undertake additional training courses related to SEND.

Skills

Experience working with children

Positive outlook

Calm demeanor

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you passionate about working with children or young people with special educational needs? If so, get in touch today, we would love to hear from you! We are currently looking for a trainee teaching assistant to work at an SEN school. The role will involve working with a range of children with additional needs. You will be required to assist individual children in accessing the work set by the class teacher. These children will often struggle with emotional regulation and need the support of an adult who is calm and reassuring and can help the child feel calm and safe.

About the role

This is a unique opportunity for anyone who is looking to get into working in schools, particularly within SEND. You will undergo additional training courses within SEND, such as Behaviour Management and Special Needs Awareness to help give you the background knowledge and head start that is needed.

About the school

You will be working from 8:30-15:30, Monday-Friday during term time. This is a full-time position.

The successful candidate will have a positive mindset and be flexible and reliable in order to help ensure consistency for the pupils.

Requirements

• To be available for full-time work
• To have experience of working with children
• To be able to drive and/or have access to a car (this school is not accessible by public transport)
• To be able to provide two references to support your recent employment
• To be able to provide full DBS clearance
• To have a positive outlook
• To have a genuine desire and passion to work with pupils with additional needs

Please do not apply for this role if you do not meet the criteria listed above.

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.

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 £450 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 with us
• To undergo the additional training required

What Vision for Education offer

• 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 Katy Glenn-Smith on (phone number removed) or email

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