Vision for Education are looking to recruit passionate and hardworking candidates for Teaching Assistant roles across SEND schools in South Tyneside.
About the role
We are looking for caring, nurturing and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants who have a passion or interest in working with children and young people with additional needs. Working in the SEND sector of education is highly rewarding, with each day being a unique learning experience. The role would be full time Monday to Friday, term time only.
About the school
We are looking to recruit for a school in South Tyneside who look after children aged 2-19 years with SLD, PMLD and complex medical needs. Candidates must be happy with feeding and changing as well as being involved in hydrotherapy sessions supporting the children in and out of the pool. There is a requirement to help with moving and supporting the children. Manual handling training is not essential but desirable.
School hours are 8:30am - 4pm Monday to Friday.
The school is a nurturing, educational and therapeutic community for pupils and their families and pride themselves on having a positive and welcoming atmosphere. They work together to provide a stimulating environment to ensure the pupils achieve to the best of their ability. The school understands that all pupils are unique and we empower them to achieve independence and success in the wider world.
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Requirements
- Ideally hold a level 2 or 3 teaching assistant or health and social qualification.
- Happy to assist with feeding and changing.
- Happy to assist with supporting children in and out of the hydrotherapy pool.
- The ability to inspire and develop pupils in all areas of learning and achievement.
About Vision for Education
Salary
£300 to £450 per week
- Previous experience of working in a care or school setting supporting children or adults with SEND.
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.