Secondary Teaching Assistant

Secondary Teaching Assistant (Behaviour) 

South Sheffield

£9.99 - £10.49 Per Hour 

£125 refer a friend / colleague bonus scheme

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position is a minimum of 3 months relevant experience working with children, young people or adults.

Contract start date: ASAP

Vision for Education are actively seeking to recruit for a Teaching Assistant who has existing experience within a Secondary School environment, in a behaviour support capacity to work in a fantastic school south of Sheffield with Students aged 11 - 16. 

The role

This excellent opportunity would be ideal for someone who is seeking a teaching assistant role in that specialises in working with students with behavioural challenges, some stemming from varying Special Educational needs and disabilities. 

The school itself are taking a huge step forward in the management, this role can be challenging but is also very rewarding. The ideal person would be someone who has a nurturing yet resilient approach within the classroom, it is essential that you have previous experience in this area.

The school

Set in South Sheffield, this school focuses on ensuring a nurturing approach to teaching and learning, always looking for new ways to ensure their students are engaged in education, and accessing quality learning. Most recently, the school have opened a small on site provision providing a split academic and vocational learning programme for students who are disfranchised from mainstream education and require deeper intervention.

Requirements 

To be considered for the position of Teaching Assistant (Secondary), you will:

• At least 3 months experience in a Secondary School. SEMH or PRU setting
• Ideally have your team teach level 2 training or be willing to complete our course
• Hold an enhanced child workforce DBS which is registered to the update service – or be willing to complete a new DBS with Vision for Education.
• Have a genuine desire to become part of a committed team of specialist teachers  
• Have a passion for supporting students and teachers, with the ability to work in small groups and on a 121 basis 

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 to 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. 

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. 

How to apply

If you are an experienced Secondary Teaching Assistant with existing experience in behaviour management 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 Sheffield branch today on 0114 243 5555