SEN Teaching Assistant EYFS Oldham £1750 - £1800 Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. Start date: January 2025 (full-time) Vision for Education are looking to recruit an EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant for a lovely primary school, in Oldham. This role is open to all teaching assistants who have excellent active listening skills, as this will enhance the pupils social-emotional learning and promote inclusivity. The role and school The primary school is looking for a compassionate and patient Teaching Assistant, supported by their ambitious KS2 team. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant who wants to make a significant impact on the pupils’ personal and professional lives. The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will be required to support EYFS pupils, on a one-to-one and group basis. There is a variety of needs in the class so the successful candidate will need to have experience working with a range of SEN needs. TThe SEN Teaching Assistant is expected to use good observational skills, provide individualised support and adapt their teaching or learning methods to meet the individual needs. Requirements To be considered for the SEN Teaching Assistant, you will: Have experience of working with primary aged children. Meeting pupils needs as a whole and under the supervision of the class teacher. Motivating and encouraging the pupils to stay on track and focussed. Level 2 or above in a Teaching Assistant course. 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. 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. 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. 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. We’re 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 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. How to apply If you are a SEN 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 or email visionsupport