Trainee SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Medway
Salary: £90 to £120 (dependent on experience)
Job Type: Full-time / Part-time / Temporary / Permanent

Are you passionate about making a difference in children's lives?

Do you have a desire to support students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in a school setting?

If so, Vision for Education is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as Trainee SEN Teaching Assistants in schools across Medway.

About the Role

As a Trainee SEN Teaching Assistant, you will provide support to students with additional learning needs, helping to create an inclusive and engaging learning environment. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to start a rewarding career in education, with full training and ongoing support provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting students with SEN on a 1:1 basis or in small groups
• Assisting teachers in delivering engaging and accessible lessons
• Encouraging students' social, emotional, and academic development
• Implementing tailored learning strategies to meet individual needs
• Building positive relationships with students, staff, and parents
• Helping to create a safe and inclusive classroom environment

What We Offer

• Comprehensive training and career development opportunities
• Experience working in a variety of school settings or one school if you’re looking for a long-term/permanent role
• Supportive team and professional guidance
• A rewarding role making a real impact on young lives

Requirements

• A passion for working with children and young people
• A desire to support students with SEN and additional needs
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Patience, empathy, and adaptability
• Previous experience in education or childcare is advantageous but not essential

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 nolawi.ghebre@visionforeducation.co.uk.

#ntap