Vision for Education are seeking a committed, enthusiastic and compassionate Teaching Assistant to work in a specialist SEN school in Birmingham. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about supporting pupils with a wide range of additional needs and helping them to achieve their full potential.

The Role:

• To assist children 1-1 or in small groups and work closely alongside other support staff and teachers

• Assist in academic tasks, social interactions and behaviour management as and when required. The successful candidate will ensure every pupil feels valued and supported.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of pupil routines to support a consistent and reassuring school day.

The school:

• A supportive specialist school in Birmingham, dedicated to supporting children with additional needs
• Creates a supportive and engaging environment where every pupil is given the individual teaching, support, and care
• The school holds strong a strong link to the community and works closely with families and other professionals and support staff to develop and nurture each individual child

About you:

To be considered for the 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.

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 experienced 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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