SEN Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to work in an SEN School in Tewkesbury on a full-time basis.

The role

• A well-established SEN School seeks a passionate, dedicated, and attentive Teaching Assistant.
• The school is looking for a teaching assistant to assist with the general day-to-day running of the classroom.
• As a vital part of the school’s staff, teaching assistants are part of a tutor group team to support pupils across the curriculum.
• Delivering support to children aged 7 to 19 on a one-to-one and small-group basis, building lasting relationships.
• Being able to adapt to new situations quickly and professionally in an everchanging environment.

About the school:

• The school caters to students with Moderate and additional learning difficulties, complex needs and autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
• The school is keen to make education enjoyable, with a purpose-built environment the school has ensured the facilities are in place to work towards excellence.
• Creating a curriculum that meets the individual needs of each child, helping to ensure students reach their full potential.
• Easily accessible from Gloucester and Cheltenham.

Requirements

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

• Be flexible.
• Willing to travel to various locations in Bristol.
• Friendly and nurturing qualities.
• Competent behaviour management skills.
• Team Teach or Positive Handling would be preferable.
• Have a patient and caring nature.
• Have a desire to work with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
• Willing to complete CPD training.

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

£88.92 to £91 per day

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.
• 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 Will on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

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