SEN Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education are seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to work on a full-time basis conducting 1:1 support with a pupil in a Year 2 with behavioural needs with an EHCP. There is more than one vacancy available, so we are looking for candidates to work in EYFS, KS1 or KS2.

• Working on a 1:1 basis
• Supporting a student in Year 2 with an EHCP/ behavioural needs
• Use a child‑centred approach to provide the best support for student’s learning and development.
• This Teaching Assistant role is a full‑time, long‑term role from January on an ongoing basis.

• The school caters to primary aged students
• It is a friendly, welcoming school with a strong leadership team and positive ethos.
• A community feel within the school and a supportive team
• Dedicated sensory room and quiet space

• Have previous experience working with primary‑aged children and students with a range of special educational needs.
• Suitable qualifications to work with young people and support students with SEND, this is highly desirable.
• Have strong communications skills with the ability to quickly build rapport with students.
• Be able to work as part of a team and be confident dealing with occasional behavioural challenges
• Able to obtain suitable references and a DBS check.

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.

• 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
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.