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Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education Leeds

Leeds

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Salary:
£61.50 to £65.00 per day
Job type:
Full Time, Temporary
Start date:
7th January 2018
Apply by:
21 December 2018

Job overview

Vision for Education are currently recruiting for a Special Needs Teaching Assistant to start at a special school south Leeds from January that caters for pupils with moderate learning disabilities, autism and complex needs. This is an exciting opportunity to secure a long term post that may go permanent for the right candidate, so anyone applying for the post needs to be looking for a permanent/long term job. This position would suit somebody with experience of working with adults or children with learning disabilities and medical/personal care needs either within or outside of a school setting. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the class teacher with delivering work to the pupils in lessons, working one to one with pupils that need additional support to access education, and other responsibilities such as personal care and supporting pupils with eating at breakfast and lunch times. If you have not worked in Education before, please don't let this deter you from applying for this post as Vision for Education will give you the necessary training and CPD prior to starting the post should you be successful.

The Successful candidate will have the following attributes:

  • Must be looking for a full time permanent job
  • Have experience working with learning disabilities and Autism
  • Must have an unconditional and unwavering commitment to supporting young people with learning disabilities and Autism
  • Up to date CV demonstrating relevant sector experience

The following attributes are desirable but not essential:

  • Child workforce DBS on the Update service
  • In date Team Teach Training and Certificate
  • Recent experience working in a special school or residential/supported living with learning disabilities

What can Vision for Education offer you?

  • Access to all of our CPD opportunities free of charge, including Team Teach training/refresher.
  • Weekly pay direct into your account on a PAYE basis.
  • Committed Consultants
  • Guaranteed Pay Scheme for qualifying candidates

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates will be required to complete our safeguarding checks and undergo an enhanced DBS check. 

The Vision for Education Leeds and Bradford Office look forward to speaking with you about this role.

About Vision for Education Leeds

+44 113 426 5330

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Created in 2008, Vision for Education is a well-established, market-leading teacher supply agency with industry experience and expertise.

What we do

We provide a high-quality recruitment service for schools of all kinds. We’re always interested in talking to teachers, teaching assistants, cover supervisors and other support staff with any level of experience – whether you’re an NQT, busy parent or semi-retired! If you’re looking for daily supply, short & long-term cover – or even a permanent role – we can help. We have branches across the country, with our head office based in Sheffield.

Our values

We operate under a simple set of values which impact on everything we do. Our aim is always to be open, honest and ethical in the way we do business; both internally with the way we treat our staff, and externally, in how we look after our clients and candidates. This unique approach to recruitment has made us the first port of call for both schools and teachers alike.

What we offer

  • 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.
  • Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
  • Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

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