Teaching Assistant (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities)
Vision for Education Newcastle
North East
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- £60+ per day
- Job type:
- Part Time, Full Time, Supply
- Start date:
- September 2017
- Apply by:
- 31 August 2017
Job overview
Are you looking to make a difference to the lives of children and young people with SEND in the North East? If so, here at Vision for Education could be the perfect place to pursue this as a career.
We are looking for creative and experienced teaching assistants/learning support assistants to work with pupils who have a range of SEND and Complex Needs.
We have support roles available from the EYFS to Post 16 and they are at various specialist educational settings in Newcastle, Sunderland, Durham, Gateshead and surrounding areas.
You may also be required to support pupils in a non-educational setting with the aim of supporting their return to mainstream learning in the future. This can include an element of assisting her personal care/hygiene.
Ideally, you will have:
- experience of working with children and young people with SEND and/or ASC
- the ability to communicate effectively with pupils, colleagues and parents
- experience working with small groups or on a 1:1 basis
- the commitment to prioritise the needs of the pupils in all that you do
In return we offer:
- Excellent daily rates starting from £60 per day, paid weekly through PAYE
- £50 reward every time you recommend a colleague
- Support throughout your placements
- Access to a dedicated SEND consultant 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Access to free CPD such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness and Moving and Handling qualifications
- NI and pension contributions
If you are interested in this work, please apply with an up to date CV and details and one of our Newcastle SEND team will be in touch.
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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