Are you looking to make the next step in your education career? Vision for Education are looking for committed and passionate individuals to support in a Specialist School setting across Chard.
About the role
As a Teaching Assistant you will play a vital role in the learning and development of the pupils as well as their social and emotional mental health.
Your responsibilities may include:
- Providing 1:1 or small group support to students, aiding their personal, social and academic development.
- Supporting the teacher in a whole class setting.
- Promoting the social and emotional wellbeing of pupils.
- Implementing and supporting with Individualised Learning Plans.
- Promoting a safe and inclusive environment for pupils to thrive.
This is a full-time position 8:30am-3:30pm Monday – Friday. There could be the opportunity for this to turn into a permanent position at the school for a successful candidate
About the school
The school provides a safe, caring environment for their pupils in order to support them during their school time and beyond. This nurturing provision ensures that all pupils are encouraged to reach their full potential, using creative and individualised learning to cater to the needs of all of their students.
Requirements
- Providing 1:1 or small group support to students, aiding their personal, social and academic development.
- Supporting the teacher in a whole class setting.
- Promoting the social and emotional wellbeing of pupils.
- Implementing and supporting with Individualised Learning Plans.
- Promoting a safe and inclusive environment for pupils to thrive.
About Vision for Education
Salary
£12 to £12 per hour
- Previous experience supporting children with additional needs and/or SEMH needs.
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.