Do you have experience of working with young people with additional needs? Are you able to engage young people and motivate them to achieve?

Vision for Education is looking to appoint a LAC Teaching Assistant to join our successful supply team and work in local schools in Manchester supporting Looked After Children (LAC).

As a LAC Teaching Assistant you would be required to:

• Focus on delivering 1:1 support to a designated Looked After Child (LAC) within the classroom and in 1:1 sessions,
• Provide general classroom support if required,
• Liaise with the school regarding the student’s progress and consider intervention sessions outside the classroom,
• Proactively support students and staff with effective behaviour in line with the school’s behaviour policy.

• The LAC Teaching Assistant role can be based across mainstream primary and secondary schools or alternative provisions,
• The schools we work with are committed to making a difference to all the students who attend and ensure sure they have the best educational opportunities,
• You would also liaise with the local authority and school regarding the student’s progress and consider intervention sessions outside the classroom,
• There are opportunities for the role to become permanent with the school after a qualifying period.

• Be able to build positive, professional relationships and help children overcome barriers to learning,
• Have knowledge of working with Education, Health & Care Plans (EHCPs),
• Suitable qualifications such as Youth Work, Health and Social Care or Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools are desired but not essential
• Have a genuine desire to become part of a committed team of school staff,
• Be able to work in the Manchester area.

• Have relevant experience of working with children, young people or vulnerable adults

• 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.