Trainee Teaching Assistant - SEND

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

Job summary

A leading educational support agency in Cambridgeshire is seeking a trainee teaching assistant to work with children who have special educational needs. The successful candidate will assist in helping children access their work and develop their emotional regulation skills. This full-time role offers an opportunity for professional development through additional training courses. A positive mindset and the ability to drive are essential. The salary ranges from £415 to £450 per week.

Benefits

Training opportunities

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

Weekly payment

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Available for full-time work.
• Able to provide two references for recent employment.
• Must undergo an Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Assist individual children with additional needs.
• Support children's emotional regulation.
• Work flexible hours from 8:30 to 15:30, Monday to Friday.

Skills

Experience working with children

Driving license or access to a car

Positive outlook

Passion for working with pupils with additional needs

Education

Enhanced DBS clearance

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 considered for the role of Unqualified SEND Teaching Assistant you will need:

• 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 accesible 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 is you do not need the criteria listed above.

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 £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

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.

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 (url removed)