SEND Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education is looking to appoint a new SEN Teaching Assistant to join the already successful team, working with primary schools in West Cornwall. The role will be to start in January.

About the role

Vision for Education are currently looking for a passionate and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to work in a range of schools supporting students with special needs across Hayle, St Ives and Penzance.

The role:

• You will work under the instruction and guidance of teaching staff to support the delivery of quality learning
• You will be required to provide support for students on a 1:1 basis, in small groups and within the classroom
• You will need to prepare and adapt materials suitable for pupils with learning difficulties to use in class

About the school

• You will be working in a range of schools in West Cornwall
• The schools cater for EYFS year 6
• Class sizes will vary, and students will be placed in classes on age and ability

Requirements

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

• Have a desire to work and support young people with special educational needs
• Have a caring, positive, and flexible attitude
• Understand the needs of students with learning difficulties
• Be reliable in both attendance and punctuality

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 Shannan Herridge in Cornwall on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)