Vision for Education are recruiting for SEN Teaching Assistants for primary and SEND schools in Blackpool to start in November 2024. Pay is from £350-£450 per week on a full-time basis. About the role Are you a dedicated and compassionate individual with a passion for supporting students with special educational needs? Do you have the drive to make a difference in the lives of young learners? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join a dynamic team at a leading SEND specialist provider in the Blackpool area. As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in assisting the class teacher in delivering outstanding educational support to students with SEN. You will work closely with students on an individual basis or in small groups within the classroom, providing tailored assistance to meet their specific learning needs. Your role will involve fostering a positive and inclusive classroom environment, supporting students in their academic, social, and emotional development. The role is due to start in November 2024 and is a full-time role (Monday to Friday - 8:30am to 3:30pm). About the school The schools are the main local specialist providers in the Blackpool area and caters to a wide range of students from across Blackpool and Fylde. Our client schools are accessible via public transport on local bus routes. Requirements To be considered for the role of SEN Teaching Assistant you will: A genuine passion for working with students with special educational needs. Desirable to have experience in supporting students with SEN, preferably in a secondary school setting. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with students, staff, and parents. Patience, empathy, and resilience to overcome challenges and adapt to individual student needs. A strong commitment to fostering an inclusive and positive learning environment. 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 £350 to £450 per week Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are: Desirable to have relevant qualifications in Special Education or Teaching Assistant certification 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. 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 Dave Travis on or email. visionsupport