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Trainee SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch
Vision for Education is a leading education recruitment agency that works closely with primary, secondary and SEN schools across Dorset. We are currently looking for Trainee SEN Teaching Assistants in the Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch area.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is keen to start a career in education and make a real difference in the lives of children with SEN. This is the perfect entry-level role for someone eager to gain hands-on experience in the classroom, with full training and ongoing support provided.
You will support children with SEND on a 1:1 and small group basis, both inside and outside of the classroom. Working alongside experienced and supportive class Teachers, you will deliver outstanding teaching and learning experiences.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, flexible and dedicated individual who is keen to inspire and support children.
The process
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 within SEND provisions.
Prior to starting your placement, you will be required to complete a comprehensive online 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
- A passion for working with children and a desire to help them achieve their best
- Be flexible, proactive and a team player
- Understand the crucial importance of keeping children and young people safe
- An enhanced DBS check (or willingness to apply for one)
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.
What we offer
As a Teaching Assistant, part of our team, you benefit from:
路 Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration).
路 Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
路 Social and networking events.
路 Pension contributions.
路 CPD to help with your professional development.
路 Access to a dedicated consultant.
About us
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.聽
We鈥檙e part of The Edwin Group, an education alliance here to do good and are proud to be named in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work in the UK 2024聽
We 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.聽
How to apply
If you are a Teaching Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.
Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed) or聽07713聽(phone number removed).聽
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