How does teaching and supporting forest school, bushcraft, outdoor ed and a creative curriculum sound to you?

Do you want to inspire, motivate and make a difference to the lives of SEND learners with complex needs?

If you answered YES, then look no further this is the opportunity for you!

We are looking to recruit an outstanding Teaching and Pupil Support Assistant to join our fantastic and enthusiastic team. We are looking for people with a real passion for working in a learning environment with complex but rewarding children. You will work closely with teachers and other professionals by taking responsibility for learning activities under an agreed system of supervision. This may involve planning, preparing and delivering learning activities for individuals/groups, monitoring pupils, recording and reporting on pupil’s achievement, progress and development. The successful candidates will demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase achievement of all pupils including, where appropriate, those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and use effective behaviour regulation strategies consistently in line with the school’s policy and procedures. We cover a wide base of SEND/Secondary school across Devon and the Southwest. We can’t wait to hear from you.

Requirements

· To be considered for the role of Special needs learning support assistant you will:

· Experience of working with primary or secondary school aged children.

· Experience of working with pupils with SEND.

· A passion for the progress of SEND primary and secondary school pupils.

· An ability to work as part of a team.

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

Relevant experience

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.

The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.

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.

Please feel free to contact us via call or email on 01752 910082 or mercedes.triscott@visionforeducation.co.uk

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