Trainee Teaching Assistant (SEND)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is offering an exciting opportunity for aspiring educators as Trainee Teaching Assistants in Gloucester. This role is designed for passionate individuals eager to make a difference in the education sector. You will receive high-quality training and on-the-job experience while working alongside experienced educators. Your responsibilities will include supporting teachers and helping children thrive in their learning environment. With the chance to work in various educational settings, this position promises valuable experience and a pathway to future permanent roles. If you are dedicated to improving outcomes for children and ready to embark on a rewarding career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Guaranteed Pay Scheme

Pension Contributions

FREE Professional Development Training

Dedicated Consultant Support

Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience with working with children is desired but not essential.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in class teaching and small group interventions.
• Build relationships with children and their families.

Skills

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Proactivity

Education

Completion of Trainee Teaching Assistant Programme

Job description

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Client:

Vision for Education

Location:

Gloucester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Education

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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About the role

Vision For Education are excited to provide this bespoke and incredible opportunity to support passionate people with getting into the education sector. We work alongside our client schools to provide successful Trainee SEND Teaching Assistants with high quality training and paid on the job experience.

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. We will help you to develop your identity as an educator and help you to choose your specialist area from EYFS, KS1, KS2 to secondary school and SEND provisions.

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

SEND Teaching Assistants areinstrumental in ensuring the sooth running of any school. The most effective Teaching Assistants have excellent communication skills and have an interest and passion in supporting the day-today needs of all children. They are also able to build relationships with both staff, children, and their families.

The role of a Teaching Assistant varies from each school. You may be working to support the Teacher in while class teaching, running small group interventions to support children or working on a 1:1 basis to ensure the needs of all children are meet and that they can thrive.

About the school

We have positions available for day-to-day supply, long-term placements, and permanent roles in Primary, Secondary, and SEND schools across the UK. Working as part of Vision's NTAP team, you will be given the opportunity to gain valuable experience in a variety of educational settings, making you an ideal candidate for future permanent roles.

Requirements

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

• Be proactive and a good communicator
• Experience with working with children (desired but not essential)
• Be dedicated to improving outcomes for all children.
• Be committed to completing the required training and participating in ongoing CPD
• Be able to work collaboratively in a team
• Be willing to pay for an enhanced DBS check and register with the Update Service

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.

£12 to £13 per hour

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Successful completion of our Trainee Teaching Assistant programme.

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.