Makaton Teaching Assistant

As a Makaton Teaching Assistant you will provide general classroom support in an integrated resource attached to the mainstream primary school in and around the Llanelli and sourounding areas. The role would suit someone with excellent knowledge of Makaton, ideally someone who has worked in an integrated resource unit.

Primary schools with attached integrated resource unit is passionate about providing the best quality of education, care and specialist support for all their pupils and put them at the centre of everything they do.

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

• Hold a minimum of a Level 3 qualification in Childcare
• Have experience of working as a Teaching Assistant in a Primary environment
• Be experienced in working with smaller nurture groups to boost attainment
• Have a genuine desire to become part of a committed team of school staff

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.

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

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant

• 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.

Apply via this add with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Kelly Evans on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)