Vision for Educationis seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to work in an SEN School in Leicester on a full-time basis.

Hours 0830-3.30pm Monday- Friday.

About the Role:

• Providing one-to-one and small group support to students with special educational needs.
• Assisting the class teacher in delivering adapted learning activities to meet individual needs.
• Supporting pupils with a range of needs including autism, speech and language difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), and sensory impairments.
• Help implement Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and individual learning strategies.
• Encourage positive behaviour, engagement, and independence in learning.
• Supporting students’ emotional wellbeing and social development.
• Assist with classroom preparation, resources, and learning materials.
• Monitor and record student progress and behaviour, reporting to teachers and SEN staff.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and parents to support pupil development.
• Ensure a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for all students.
• Familiarity with different types of special educational needs and the educational approaches used to support them.
• Patience in managing challenging behaviour and helping students progress at their own pace.
• Voluntary or paid roles in educational or care settings may be considered.

About the School:

• This school is a Therapeutic independent specialist setting for children aged 5–11 (Years 1–6) with identified needs in cognition and learning and/or social, emotional and mental health (SEMH).
• They support children who may struggle in mainstream environments and benefit from a therapeutic, nurturing approach that prioritises wellbeing.
• The school offers a safe, structured and supportive environment where individual needs are understood, strengths are recognised and celebrated, and pupils are encouraged to build confidence, resilience, and a positive engagement with learning.
• The school are proud to serve our local community and place great value on the strong relationships they build between home and school.
• The curriculum is designed to be ambitious, engaging and inspiring, underpinned by the belief that every child deserves a safe, supportive learning environment. We are committed to nurturing confidence and self-esteem while maintaining high expectations for all learners and they firmly believe that, with the right support at the right time, children will flourish and be well prepared for the next stage of their educational journey.

About you:-

• Experience working with children, ideally in SEN or specialist settings , alternative provisions or pupil referral units, Pastoral or behaviour support roles

• Experience supporting children with Emotional regulation difficulties, challenging behaviour, Learning difficulties or developmental delays
• Strong communication skills (with children, families, and professionals)
• Ability to build trusting relationships
• Emotional intelligence and empathy
• Behaviour management and de-escalation skills
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Teamwork and collaboration with therapists, teachers, and external agencies
• Good observation and record-keeping skills
• Able to obtain a DBS and provide relevant references

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. We are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff. We have branches across the country, and

What ABC Teachers 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).

• Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.

• 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, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package.

• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.

• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

How to apply
If you are a Teaching Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across Vision for Education, please contact our SEND team on 0121 4812230.

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