Teaching Assistant

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to work in a SEND school supporting pupils aged 5 to 18.

About the role:

SEND Teaching Assistant (Full time, temporary)

Bristol

January 2025 – July 2025

The Role

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to work in a SEND school supporting pupils aged between 5 – 18. Working as part of an established team, the desired SEND Teaching Assistant will be supporting children with a range of needs: SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties), MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties), PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Disability) and ASC (Autism Spectrum Condition), either 1-1 or in small groups. This role will be Monday to Friday 8:30 – 3:30.

The School

This School based in Taunton provides support for Primary and Secondary aged children (5-18) who have ASC (Autism Spectrum Condition) as well as non-verbal needs. This School is extremely dedicated to serve their pupils, striving to develop ambition, confidence and potential for each and every one of them. They closely track the progress of students to ensure they achieve more than they ever thought possible and guarantee that there is effective and prompt support and intervention when needed.

Requirements

-            Experience working with SEND children

-            Have a caring and positive nature

-            Be able to build positive relationships with children and young people

-            Understand the crucial importance of keeping young people and children safe

-            Be willing to pay for a DBS check and register with 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 to £13 per hour

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications.

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 Aiden on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

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