Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Vision for Education Newcastle
Northumberland
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Supply
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 22 December 2017
Job overview
Vision for Education are actively recruiting for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant who has experience and is confident working with Key Stage 3 & 4 students who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties.
We are currently recruiting on behalf of a specialist unit in Northumberland which provides education & support on either on a 1:1 or small group basis to children and young adults with Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties. Versatility and adaptability are extremely desirable attributes for this role as due to the nature of the unit, you may be required to cover a variety of subjects.
An empathetic, calm and motivated personality is required to achieve progress with students who regularly demonstrate challenging behaviour. You must be confidence in your ability to quickly form strong bonds with children and young adults with mental health difficulties.
- The ideal applicant will have previous experience working with people with mental health issues.
- Applicants must hold a current DBS registered on the online update service.
- Applicants must be available 5 days a week and be able to work in Northumberland. Due to the location of this unit, having access to a car would be highly desirable.
- 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 HLTA rate from £80 per day.
- Seminars and training courses such as Team Teach and Moving & Handling to continue your individual professional development, all completely free of charge.
- Dedicated team of SEND consultants that work with our supply staff to place them in schools and locations that suit them.
- Wages paid directly into bank account every week via PAYE.
- We are an agency that won't charge your school a fee, should they want to offer you a permanent contract; we won't stand in the way of your career.
For further information, please call Colin Bain on 0191 2291386 or apply with your up to date CV and contact details.
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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