Trainee Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Trainee SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Dartford
Pay: £88 - £110 per day (via PAYE)

Vision for Education is a leading education recruitment agency that works closely with primary, secondary and SEN schools across Kent. We are currently looking for Trainee SEN Teaching Assistants in the Dartford area.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is keen to start a career in education and make a real difference in the lives of children with SEN. We are seeking an enthusiastic, flexible and dedicated individual who is keen to inspire and support children.

You will support children with SEND on a 1:1 and small group basis, both inside and outside of the classroom. Working alongside experienced and supportive class Teachers, you will deliver outstanding teaching and learning experiences.

Requirements

• A passion for working with children and a desire to help them achieve their best
• Be flexible, proactive and a team player
• Understand the crucial importance of keeping children and young people safe
• An enhanced DBS check (or willingness to apply for one)

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. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Have relevant experience of working with children, young people or vulnerable adults

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 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 training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Vision for Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call the Kent team on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).