ASD Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education is looking to appoint an ASD (TA) to join our successful supply team and work in a local secondary school in Sefton. This is a fixed term ASD (TA) role, which will commence immediately until the end of the academic year and will continue onto the 2019/2020 academic year.

 

The role

Working as part of a dynamic and creative team, the ASD (TA) will focus on delivering 1-2-1 support to a year 9 student, whilst also providing general classroom support. 

The school

This mainstream secondary school is looking for a committed and successful ASD (TA) to join their motivated team. The school has a committed and dedicated SLT and the students speak very positively of the school, describing it as a happy and safe place to learn. The local community is highly supportive of the school and parental involvement is very positive.  

Requirements

To be considered for the ASD (TA) position, you will:

• Hold a minimum of a Level 2 qualification in Childcare. 

• Have experience of working as a Teaching Assistant in an secondary school environment, whether that be mainstream or SEND.

• Be experienced in working with smaller nurture groups to boost attainment.

• Have a genuine desire to become part of a committed team of school staff.

• Ideally have experience of working with students who have ASD.

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. 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 we are part of the world-renowned education company TES Global.

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, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package worth £350. 

• Regular social events with 100% complimentary food and drinks.

• £50 refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.

• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

How to apply

If you are a qualified Teaching Assistant (TA) 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 Jane Bester or our secondary team on 0151 363 2266.