Teaching Assistant (Special Educational Needs)

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Chesterfield
Salary
68.39 - 75.00 GBP Daily
Posted
27 Aug 2021
Closes
24 Sep 2021
Contract Type
Temporary
Hours
Full Time
Teaching Assistant (Special Educational Needs)

Chesterfield

GBP350 to GBP375 per week.

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are: 6 weeks referenceable experience within a relevant setting

September 2021

Vision for Education are seeking a Teaching Assistant with experience working with Children with Special Educational Needs to join our team for a role that Starts September 2021. If you are Team Teach trained this is desirable, however we do offer the full Team Teach qualification which is free of charge!

The role

The role of a SEND Teaching Assistant involves working with Children with a variety of Special Educational Needs, such as Autism, severe learning difficulties, moderate learning difficulties, ASD, PMLD, complex needs, Speech, Language and communication needs, and behaviours that challenge This role requires a adaptable, committed, enthusiastic and resilient Teaching Assistant with great communication skills that has experience working with children with complex needs. You will work as part of a dedicated and committed team that have a child-centred approach in all they do.

The school

All of the schools that vision for education work with are dedicated to offering the best possible learning experience tailored to each students individual needs.

Requirements

To be considered for the Teaching Assistant position, you will:

Have a minimum of 20 days experience in one relevant setting i.e. school, youth centre, sports coaching, residential setting, respite centre
Or

A reference to cover a 6 week period (this does not have to be full time) experience on a relevant setting as above
Previous experience of working with behaviours that challenge is highly desirable
An enhanced DBS registered to the update service or the willingness to apply for one
The ability to work on initiative and proactively
The desire to work with young people with special educational needs
Own transport is highly desirable or close links to public transport
Available at least 3 days per week
Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. 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. We are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff. We have branches across the country.

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, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package worth GBP390.
Regular social events with 100% complimentary food and drinks
Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.
How to apply

If you are Teaching Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across Vision for Education, please contact Caroline Norton on (phone number removed) or email

Due to the coronavirus pandemic and to ensure we are fully compliant with Government guidance relating to social distancing, interviews with shortlisted candidates will take place by video call.

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