SEND TA

We are currently seeking additional Teaching Assistants to work within our partner Special Educational Needs school settings across Taunton and Bridgwater on a casual basis.
About the role
This role involves supporting young people and children with a range of Special Educational needs in the classroom. The schools are looking for Teaching Assistants that are available to cover Monday to Friday during term time (As and when regular members of staff are unavailable).
The Teaching Assistant – Special Needs role involves supporting school aged pupils who have been identified as having additional needs. These needs range from ASC, PMLD, Complex Needs, Mobility, SEMH and MLD.
About the schools
We have many schools across the Taunton and Bridgwater areas who require casual cover during term time when their regular staff are unavailable.
Requirements
To be considered for the role of Teaching Assistant you will:
Have previous experience of working with children or young people; ideally within a school, nursery, childcare, youth work, play or care setting within the last 2 years.
We must be able to obtain valid references from these roles.
Hold, or be prepared to undergo an Enhanced DBS, registered to the Update Service
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.
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
£12.86 - £13 per hour
Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:
recent experience obtained within the last 2 years, of working with children or young people, ideally within a school, nursery, childcare, youth work, play or care setting. We must be able to obtain references from these roles.
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 Chloe on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).
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