SEN Teaching Assistant

Description

SEN Teaching Assistant – Full-Time – Trowbridge Area

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people with additional needs? We are currently looking for a dedicated and nurturing SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and well-resourced Special Needs School in the Trowbridge area.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a highly supportive team in a school that caters for students aged 4 to 19, all with a range of complex and moderate learning needs, including ASD, SLD and PMLD.

About the School:

A well-established, community-focused special school with a child-centred approach

Provides a personalised, skills-based curriculum preparing students for adulthood

On-site therapeutic services to support students’ emotional and physical wellbeing

Strong links with families and the wider community

Easily accessible from Southwick, Yarnbrook, Staverton, and surrounding areas

What We're Looking For:

Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs (preferred)

Confident working 1:1 or in small groups

Friendly, flexible and patient approach to learning support

Good understanding of ASD, SLD or PMLD (training can be provided)

Behaviour management skills are a plus

Moving & Handling experience (or willingness to train)

Access to your own transport due to the school’s location

A genuine passion for inclusive education and a desire to help young people thrive

Willingness to complete relevant CPD training

Why Apply?

Work in a rewarding environment where no two days are the same

Be part of a passionate, inclusive and supportive staff team

Opportunity for long-term work and career progression in SEND education

Receive ongoing training and development opportunities

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

£445-£470 per week

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

Have a desire to work with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

What Vision for Education offer

As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:

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.

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.

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 Will on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

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