Trainee Teaching Assistant (SEND)

About the role The role of a Teaching Assistant is vital in the day-to-day running of schools. The best Teaching Assistants have excellent communication skills and are able to build positive working relationships with pupils and staff, quickly and effectively. Depending on the role and the school, you will be working with the Class Teacher to manage behaviour, support with interventions, and provide additional support to children with SEND (special educational needs and disabilities). You will assist the class teacher with recording and reporting on pupil progress and behaviour and help ensure that children are making good progress in the classroom. About the school Vision for Education are working with Special Needs schools as well as alternative provisions all across the Bridgwater area. We’re passionate about making a positive impact in education. In partnership with schools in our local communities, we are proud to launch our National Teaching Assistant Programme, designed to support those who want to start a Teaching Assistant career. The Programme Working alongside our client schools, we provide the successful Trainee Teaching Assistant with high quality training and paid on the job experience. Following a successful interview and pending suitability, safeguarding and identity checks, we will work to secure you a paid placement in a school to further develop your skills, you will also receive ongoing support from a dedicated consultant. Prior to starting your placement, you will be required to complete a training programme delivered by Vision for Education and school leaders, which will give you the essential skills you need to work as a Trainee Teaching Assistant. Requirements To be considered for the role of Trainee Teaching Assistant you will: Be compassionate, understanding and caring. Be able to build positive relationships with children and young people. Be passionate about improving the outcomes for children and young people. Be flexible, proactive and a team player. Understand the crucial importance of keeping children and young people safe. Be able to demonstrate at interview the reasons why you want to start a career in education, and explain your understanding of the role of a Teaching Assistant and the important part they play in the school community. Be committed to completing the required training and participating in ongoing CPD. Be willing to pay for an enhanced DBS check and register with the Update Service. 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. Salary £417 to £475 per week Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are: Have a desire to work with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. 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 Pay