Trainee Special Needs Teaching Assistant (Schools)

Vision for Education - Sheffield; Greater London; On-site

Job description

Trainee Special Needs Teaching Assistant (Schools)

GBP16,(Apply online only)

30-32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

• Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of some of our most vulnerable learners?
• A caring, people person looking for a rewarding career that will challenge you? Where no two days are the same?
• Positive, eager to learn, friendly?
• Keen to develop your career with children and young people and supporting their learning and development?
• Someone who is committed to their own development and becoming the best that you can be?

The wonderful world of Special Educational Needs awaits.

The Opportunity

Vision for Education, part of the Edwin Group are working closely with this Federation of Schools to undertake a key recruitment drive. We are seeking stand out candidates for permanent, contracted posts from Level 1 and entry level roles, to experienced HLTA positions. The training and progression available to successful candidates within these schools is second to none.

We are seeking candidates with the interest, commitment and potential to shine for a number of permanent vacancies within these vibrant and thriving school settings.

Previous experience of working or volunteering with children, young people or vulnerable adults is highly advantageous, but may not be essential for every post. You may have personal or life experience that you can bring to this role. You may be a course leaver, a parent who is returning to the workforce, or a career changer.

Working hours are Term Time, 5 days a week Monday - Friday. Available to work between 8.30 and 3.30pm, with a 4.30pm finish some days.

Interviewing will take place rapidly with roles to commence within the next month. If the above fits with you, we would love to hear from you!

Requirements:

• You will need to be calm, professional, willing to learn.
• A great team player, willing to take responsibility.
• Understanding of child development is advantageous.
• Experience with SEND learners advantageous but not essential.
• Comfortable supporting personal care of school aged children and young people (4-19 years).
• English and Maths GCSE at grade C equivalent or above is preferred, but all applications will be considered on their own merit.

About The Edwin Group

We are a market-leading recruitment and education organisation committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We 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.

What The Edwin Group Offer

Selected candidates will work initially through The Edwin Group for an initial probationary period, before transferring to direct employment with the school. You will be paid excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system, receive CPD to help with your professional development and have access to a dedicated consultant to support you during this process.

How to Apply

If you are keen to pursue a career with SEND, are committed to safe working and the supervision of young people, have experience with or have always wanted to work within SEND, then we would love to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across The Edwin Group, please contact our team.

The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.