Vision for Education are looking to appoint a SEND Teaching Assistant to work in a specialist setting teaching children with a range of complex needs, We are seeking a committed and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to support primary school students in Scunthorpe who require additional help. In this role, you will work closely with children who have special educational needs, ensuring they receive the vital support needed to succeed in the classroom. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young learners within a nurturing and inclusive environment.

About the role

The school are looking for an ambitious SEND Teaching Assistant who have a passion for teaching and understanding children with Special Educational Needs and can offer the very best learning to their pupils and ensure they achieve the excellent outcomes they deserve, helping them to achieve their aspirations. Previous experience of working in a special needs setting or knowledge and understanding of special needs education is essential as the school are specifically looking for a SEND Teaching Assistant who can work with pupils who have communication and interaction difficulties and other associated complex needs.

About the school

This SEND specialist setting based in Scunthorpe are a large inclusive school supporting students and pupils between the ages of 2 to 19 with wide ranging special educational needs including physical and medical needs, Autistic Spectrum Disorders and social communication difficulties and severe and profound learning difficulties.

Requirements

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

• Previous experience of working in a special needs setting or knowledge and understanding
• Have an understanding of KS1 to Ks5
• Creating a supportive inclusive classroom setting where all students are given opportunities to thrive
• Have excellent communication skills
• Have a naturally calm, caring and nurturing nature

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. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.)
• 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 for this SEND Teaching Assistant position via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role or any other roles Vision for Education have, please call the Lincolnshire office on 01522 440350.

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