About the role
The School and Role
The SEND School is Ofsted rated ‘good’, based in Taunton is looking to appoint a passionate Teaching Assistant to work in a small class on a full-time basis. Working in this SEND school as part of an established team, the desired Teaching Assistant will be working on a small group or 1:1 basis in primary aged with pupils with SEND. This full time Teaching Assistant role is long term and potentially permanent. Vision For Education are seeking the ideal candidate who is positive, enthusiastic, and eager to develop their skills. You will support teaching and learning across the school, providing general support to pupils and management of resources.
Requirements
The ideal SEND Support Assistant will:
1. Be enthusiastic and reliable.
2. Have the ability to work with children with a range of additional and complex needs.
3. Have good communication skills.
4. Be patient and resilient.
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
£12 to £13 per hour
Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:
5. Previous experience supporting children with additional needs and/or SEMH needs.
What Vision for Education offer
As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:
6. Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
7. Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
8. Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
9. Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
10. FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
11. Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
12. 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.