1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant

1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant 

January 2022

Newcastle 

£60-65 per day

Vision for Education are looking to employ a SEND Teaching Assistant to work 1:1 with a pupil in Year 1 at a school in Newcastle. The school are wishing to employ an experienced Teaching Assistant who is confident with controlling challenging behaviour and undertaking personal care. This is a part time role, working three days per week, 08:30-15:30, beginning January 2022. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position is Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning.

The role

The successful candidate will be able to support a child with diverse needs, aiding their learning and development. The Teaching Assistant must have a calming manner and be able to offer a supportive environment through a hand’s on and active approach to learning. Alongside, supporting the child on a 1:1 basis, the ideal candidate must communicate effectively with teachers to ensure the child receives the best possible care and opportunities to make them feel safe and understood. 

The school

The First School is a highly established setting set in Gosforth. The school embrace their diverse school population and see this as a valuable asset in helping to respect and appreciate one another, successfully and equally supporting every child’s academic achievements. Much of the schools teaching is delivered through an engaging curriculum of which they would like to employ a confident, enthusiastic, and nurturing member to join their teaching team. 

Requirements

To be considered for the 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant position, you will:

• Hold a minimum of Level 3 Qualification in Teaching and Learning. 

• Have a genuine interest in providing outstanding care and provision. 

• Be confident with supporting pupils with diverse needs. 

• Have experience of working with children with SEN.

• Be able to use your own initiative when dealing with challenging situations. 

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. 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 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.

• £125 refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme after working 30 full days.

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

How to apply

If you are a qualified Teacher 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 Newcastle primary team on 0191 267 4555.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic and to ensure we are fully compliant with Government guidance relating to social distancing, interviews with shortlisted candidates will take place by video call.