Experienced SEN Teaching Assistant Bedford

£70 per day 

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are grades A-C in English and Maths or equivalent..

We are currently looking for Teaching Assistants and support workers to work in a school in Bedford who  cater for students with PMLD, SLD, MLD and ASC We are looking for confident individuals who are passionate about making a difference to the vulnerable young people in their setting. The ideal candidate will have experience working with pupils with PMLD and SLD however we would also like to hear from candidates with a care background looking for a new career. This is a general teaching assistant role, but the ideal candidate will have to demonstrate both initiative and an ability to ask questions when needed. An understanding of PECS and Signalong is desired but not essential.

This is a day to day bank supply  role with the opportunity to be offered a permanent contract however if you are looking for more permanent  work we have schools that do ask for staff on a temp to perm basis . You must be available between 8.30 – 3.30 at least 4 days a week

If this sounds like the role for you then please send your CV with details of your skills and qualifications and suitability for the role  We look forward to hearing from you and assisting you in your next career move.

To be considered for the position, you will:

If you have experience or feel confident in at least 3 of the following then we would love to hear from you.

• Care work 

• SEN experience

• Residential support/care worker

• Behaviour Support experience 

• Criminology, Psychology, Drama, Music  Degree 

• Sports coaching qualification or background

• Team Teach/ SKIP,CPI, MAPA physical intervention training

• Supporting NEET

• Challenging behaviour within an out of school setting

• Mentoring

• 121 Tuiton 

• Children who are at risk of exclusion 

• Teaching/Learning support Assistance/ numeracy and literacy support

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. 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 (to commence when schools re-open, 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 online EduCare training package worth £390, including 38 accredited safeguarding and duty of care online courses. 

• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.

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

How to apply

If you are a Teaching Assistant / Youth Worker or Care worker or someone with relevant skills and experience 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 Northamptonshire team on 01604 386 800.

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.