Trainee Teaching Assistant (SEND)

TN United Kingdom; Taunton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Trainee Teaching Assistant to support children with special educational needs. This role is crucial for fostering positive relationships in the classroom and assisting teachers in creating an effective learning environment. As part of a comprehensive training program, you will gain valuable experience while making a meaningful impact on students' lives. The position offers excellent support and development opportunities, making it a perfect start for anyone passionate about education. Join a dedicated team committed to improving outcomes for children and young people.

Benefits

Guaranteed Pay Scheme

Pension Contributions

FREE Professional Development Training

Dedicated Consultant Support

Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme

Qualifications

• Compassionate and caring attitude towards children and young people.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students.

Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher with managing behavior and supporting interventions.
• Help ensure children are making good progress in the classroom.

Skills

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Compassion

Flexibility

Team Player

Education

Training in Education

DBS Check

Job description

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Vision for Education

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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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 are working with Special Needs schools as well as alternative provisions all across the Somerset area. We’re passionate about making a positive impact in education. In partnership with schools in our local communities, we are proud to launch our National Teaching Assistant Programme, designed to support those who want to start a Teaching Assistant career.

The Programme

• Working alongside our client schools, we provide the successful Trainee Teaching Assistant 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, you will also receive ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
• 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 Trainee Teaching Assistant.

Requirements

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

• Be compassionate, understanding and caring.
• Be able to build positive relationships with children and young people.
• Be passionate about improving the outcomes for children and young people.
• Be flexible, proactive and a team player.
• Understand the crucial importance of keeping children and young people safe.
• Be able to demonstrate at interview the reasons why you want to start a career in education, and explain your understanding of the role of a Teaching Assistant and the important part they play in the school community.
• Be committed to completing the required training and participating in ongoing CPD.
• 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.

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

• Have a desire to work with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

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.