SEN Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education - Kent; Dartford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Dartford
Pay: £88 - £110 per day (via PAYE)

Vision for Education are currently seeking a compassionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and vibrant primary school in Dartford. This exciting opportunity is ideal for individuals who are passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and making a difference in their learning journey.

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will provide support to children with a variety of learning needs, helping them to access the curriculum and ensure they can achieve their full potential. You will work closely with the class teacher and other professionals to create an inclusive environment, where every child is supported and encouraged.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assist in delivering tailored support for students with special educational needs.
2. Work with small groups or individual students, providing focused interventions to support their learning.
3. Help implement learning strategies and use a variety of resources to aid the children's understanding.
4. Support the class teacher in planning and preparing learning activities.
5. Assist in managing classroom behaviour and creating a positive, safe environment for all students.
6. Liaise with the SENCO and other staff to ensure the needs of the children are met.
7. Support the social, emotional, and mental health of students as needed.

Key Requirements:

1. Previous experience working with children with special educational needs, ideally in a primary school setting.
2. A passion for working with children and helping them achieve their potential.
3. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
4. A relevant qualification in SEN or education (e.g., Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification) is desirable but not essential.
5. A positive, proactive attitude with a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

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.

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

1. Have relevant experience of working with children, young people or vulnerable adults.

What Vision for Education offer:

1. Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
2. Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
3. Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
4. Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers' Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
5. FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
6. Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
7. 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 via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call the Kent team on (phone number removed).

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