Vision for Education are seeking a supportive and adaptable SEND Teaching Assistant to work in a school in Birmingham.

The Role:

• Support students aged 16–25 with complex learning, physical, sensory and communication needs to access education and develop independence.
• Provide personal care support, including toileting, changing, continence care, dressing and personal hygiene, while maintaining students’ dignity, privacy and choice.
• Assist students with eating and drinking, including following individual dietary requirements and supporting students who require assistance with meals and hydration.
• Support students with mobility and transfers, using appropriate moving and handling techniques and specialist equipment where required.
• Follow individual Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), care plans, risk assessments and behaviour/support plans.
• Assist students with medical and health-related needs in accordance with college policies and individual care plans.
• Support students who use wheelchairs, walking aids, communication devices and other specialist equipment.
• Encourage students to develop independence, confidence and life skills, providing the appropriate level of support rather than doing tasks unnecessarily for them.
• Provide emotional and behavioural support, helping students to regulate emotions, communicate their needs and manage challenging situations safely.
• Maintain a calm, patient and supportive approach when working with students with complex or distressed behaviour.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists, nurses, families and other professionals to provide consistent support.
• Observe and record students’ progress, wellbeing, personal care and support needs, maintaining accurate and confidential records.

The College:

• A specialist College located in Birmingham, supporting young people and adults with SEND
• Provides a highly nurturing, structured environment where each pupil receives tailored teaching, support, and care designed to help them thrive.
• Strives for each child to reach their full potential – academically, socially, emotionally by tailoring to individual strengths and needs.

About you:

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

Hold 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.
• 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.

How to apply
If you are a SEND 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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