Vision for Education is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to work with secondary aged students with Autism and Social Emotional Mental Health needs on a full-time basis.

Hours 8.30am-4.30pm Monday-Friday

About the role:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), particularly Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
• Assist teachers in delivering differentiated lessons tailored to individual learning styles and abilities.
• Support students with emotional regulation, behaviour management and social interaction within the classroom and around school.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils to encourage confidence, independence and engagement in learning.
• Implement Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and behaviour support strategies effectively.
• Help create a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, pastoral staff and external professionals to support student progress and wellbeing.
• Monitor and record student behaviour, progress and wellbeing, reporting concerns where appropriate.
• Support students during transitions, break times and enrichment activities when required.
• Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity and student welfare at all times.

About the school:

• The school fosters an inclusive environment through a whole-school approach to special educational needs.
• Staff, governors, parents, and external support agencies work collaboratively to ensure every child receives the highest standard of education and support.
• The school provides education and support for secondary age students with Autism and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
• The school is dedicated to delivering a high-quality, personalised curriculum that supports pupils in achieving their full academic potential while also promoting their social and emotional wellbeing.

About you:

To be considered for the Teaching Assistant position, you will:

• Have previous experience working with children and young people with a range of special educational needs, such as learning difficulties, autism, and sensory needs.
• Suitable qualifications such as Youth Work, Health and Social Care or Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools are desired but not essential.
• Have strong communications skills with the ability to quickly build rapport with students
• Able to obtain suitable references and a DBS check.

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. We are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff. We have branches across the country, and

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.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

How to apply
If you are a Teaching Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across Vision for Education, please contact our SEND team on 0121 4812230.

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