Teaching Assistant - Special Educational Needs

We work with a variety of schools across Bristol who cater for children and young people aged between 4-19 years whose special needs cover a broad spectrum of medical, physical, social, emotional and moderate learning difficulties. Every school aims to allow each pupil to develop their full potential, not only academically, but as independent citizens, in a positive, caring and supportive environment. Part-time and full-time positions available. 

To be considered for the role of Teaching Assistant for SEND you will:

• Have a calm, patient and empathetic nature.
• Have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Have a desire to engage and support children and young people in learning and education.
• Previous experience of working in an educational or care setting with children, young people or vulnerable adults with learning difficulties.

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.

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.

£300 to £450 per week

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. 

• 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.

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.

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 Natasha Hendy on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

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