We are looking to recruit staff who are genuinely inspired to work within a strong, supportive team, delivering high quality provision for the children within your care.
About the role
Due to huge expansion of the school, they are looking for 15 new Teaching Assistants to join their team on a temp to perm basis. The initial contract will be for a few months / terms and on successful completion, will be transferred onto a permanent contract with the school. The school cater for children from Early Years, through to post 16. The class sizes are made up of 1 Teacher and 3 to 4 Teaching Assistants. Part of your role as a Teaching Assistant will be to encourage positive learning, ensuring the childs needs are met and that they can get the most of out each day. The role is Monday to Friday, term time only, 8:30 - 15:30.
About the school
Opened in September 2016, this school is the first state funded all age specialist provision in the South-West for children with a primary diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASD) and who have an Education Health Care Plan. The school are dedicated to serving their young people. They are focused on developing the ambition, confidence and potential of each of their students. The school is part of a trust, made up of various primary, secondary and special schools. The trust have plans to open at least 3 more schools within the next 12 months, making this a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build a career and have excellent career progression.
The school have fantastic, state of the art facilities, and run various therapies for the children at the school. There is lots of opportunity for you to make your role your own, being able to bring your skills and interests into the classroom to support the children in unique ways.
Requirements
- Relevant and referable experience within an education or residential setting
- Experience, or a desire, to support children with Autism and various learning difficulties
- Have a bubbly personality
- Have a bubbly personality
- Able to work weekdays, term time only, from 8:30 to 3:30pm
- Hold an enhanced DBS on the update service, or be willing to process one with us
About Vision for Education
Salary
£345 to £360 per week
- Experience, or a desire, to support children with Autism and various learning difficulties
What Vision for Education offer
- 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.