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

Vision for Education is a leading education recruitment agency that works closely with primary, secondary and SEN schools across Kent. We are currently recruiting for a Teaching Assistant in a school for children and young people with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) in Crayford.

Staff at the school are passionate about providing students with excellent learning experiences which cater to each individual’s needs. Children are given every opportunity to thrive in a safe and positive environment.

As a Teaching Assistant you will need to be keen to inspire and support children from all backgrounds. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and previous experience working within an educational setting. You will work alongside class Teachers to deliver outstanding teaching and learning experiences. The ability to form strong positive relationships with children and colleagues and set high expectations from the outset are essential skills for this role.

Requirements

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally in an SEN setting
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment
• An enhanced DBS check (or willingness to apply for one)

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:

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

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 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.

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 01622 584 900 or email nicola.yewman@visionforeducation.co.uk.

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