SEN Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education are looking for Teaching Assistants to work in a small city Primary School in Cherry Hinton, Cambridge with a named child with additional needs.

About the role

A partner school of ours is in search of a caring, committed, and a pro-active experienced individual who will support a named SEN pupil. The role is full time Monday Friday 8.30 am 3.30 pm (this includes 0.5 hour for lunch which is unpaid). It will be a mix of working with the child in class and some time out of the classroom. The roles is currently temporary-to-permanent, after a successful period there may be the opportunity to become a permanent member of staff.

About the school

The school offers a welcoming, safe, happy learning environment where everyone is respected and listened to; the school takes pride in its achievements, enabling children to become confident and successful learners. A friendly and supportive staff team and governors and enthusiastic children who enjoy taking part in school life.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Teaching Assistant- Named Child SEN you will:

• Have some experience or working in a school or similar setting in the last 3 years (6 months minimum)
• Hold a TA Qualification (desirable but not essential)
• Have some experience of working with children with SEND

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Individual's level of experience and qualification

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.

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 Amy Heading on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).