Trainee Teaching Assistant – SEN School (Full-Time, Long-Term | Personal Care Required)

Vision for Education are looking for a Trainee Teaching Assistant to work full-time in a specialist SEN school supporting students with additional needs.

This is a long-term, full-time role ideal for candidates from a care, support work, healthcare or mental health background who are looking for consistent hours and a rewarding career in education.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:45am – 3:45pm
Full-time only – applicants must be available for these hours

About the Role

As a Trainee Teaching Assistant, you will support students with:

• Autism (ASC)
• Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
• Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)

You will be:

• Supporting students 1:1 and in small groups
• Assisting with learning, communication and daily routines
• Providing personal care (toileting, hygiene, physical support)
• Helping manage behaviour and emotional needs
• Working as part of a supportive school team

Essential Requirements

❗ This is not an entry-level role without relevant experience

To apply, you must:

• Be available full-time (Monday–Friday, 8:45am – 3:45pm)
• Be looking for a long-term, full-time position
• Have experience supporting individuals with additional needs
• Have experience providing personal care
• Be confident working with complex needs
• Hold GCSE Maths & English (Grade C/4 or above)

✔️ No school experience needed – care/support backgrounds welcome

Ideal Backgrounds

• Support Worker
• Care Assistant
• Healthcare Assistant
• Mental Health Support Worker
• Residential Support Worker

What You’ll Get

• Competitive weekly pay (PAYE)
• Guaranteed pay scheme (T&Cs apply)
• FREE CPD and training
• Pension contributions
• Refer-a-friend bonus
• Dedicated consultant support

Apply Now

If you have experience in care or support work and want a full-time, long-term role in an SEN school, this Trainee Teaching Assistant position is a great opportunity.

Apply today with Vision for Education

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