SEND Learning Support Assistant (Primary / SLD) - September 2018 Start
Vision for Education Newcastle
South Tyneside
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- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Temporary
- Start date:
- 03/09/18
- Apply by:
- 30 August 2018
Job overview
SEND Learning Support Assistant (Primary / SLD)
£61.50 - £65.85
Vision for Education, the supply arm of the TES are actively recruiting for an experienced SEND Learning Support Assistant to work on a full time basis at a school in South Tyneside for Autism and SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties). This role is to begin in September 2018 on a supply basis but as with all of our positions there is always the possibility of the school offering a direct, fixed term contract following an 18 week probationary period.
This specific role is to support in a Primary (KS1) class of students with varying complex emotional, physical and learning needs. You will be required to support both in an educational / classroom format and also in a care and nurturing capacity when assisting with feeding and personal care.
Positivity, pro-activity and creativity are essential attributes whilst being able to maintain a calm, patient, empathetic manner will be required to succeed in this successful team.
- Applicants must have experience supporting young children with complex learning and physical difficulties either in an educational or care setting.
- Applicants must hold or be willing to process a current DBS (Children and Vulnerable Adults) and it be registered on the online update service.
- Applicants must ideally be available 5 days a week (Mon-Fri 8:30–16:30)
- Applicants must be able to work in the South Tyneside area.
- Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and meet all national safeguarding criteria.
In return, as an agency we offer:
- Excellent, fair and transparent Teacher pay rates from £60 - £65.85 per day.
- Consistent seminars and training courses such as Team Teach, Moving & Handling, Autism Awareness (paid for by Vision) to continue your individual professional development.
- Free access to over 20 accredited online training courses via EduCare.
- Dedicated team that work with our staff to place them in schools and locations that suit them.
- Wages paid directly into bank account every week via PAYE.
- Full compliance with AWR (Agency Worker Regulations) to make sure you get paid what you deserve.
- £50 reward every time you recommend a colleague.
- Pension Contributions (subject to qualifying period)
- Regular social events with 100% complimentary food and drink
- We are an agency that won't charge your school or provision a fee should they wish to offer you a permanent contract; we won't stand in the way of your career.
For further information, please call Dan Rutledge (Assistant Branch Manager - SEND) on 01912291386 or email CV and details to dan.rutledge@visionforeducation.co.uk
About Vision for Education Newcastle
- Vision for Education Newcastle
- Dean Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne
- NE1 1PG
- United Kingdom
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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