At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with additional needs in a rewarding educational environment.
- Company: Vision for Education, a leading education recruitment agency.
- Benefits: Flexible work, competitive pay, free training, and dedicated support.
- Other info: Opportunities for long-term placements and ongoing professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people while using your existing skills.
- Qualifications: 2+ years' experience in care or support roles.
The predicted salary is between 22500 - 27500 £ per year.
Ready for a career change? If you have experience working in care, healthcare, support work or supporting people with SEN, your skills could be the perfect fit for a rewarding career in education. Vision for Education is looking for compassionate and reliable individuals to join our SEN Teaching Assistant supply team, supporting specialist primary and secondary schools across Hereford from October 2026.
As a leading education recruitment agency, we provide staff to SEND schools on a day-to-day basis. You'll initially join our supply register, offering flexible work around your availability, with regular opportunities to move into long-term, part-time or full-time school placements.
The Role
You'll support children and young people aged 2-19 with a range of additional needs, including:
- Autism (ASC)
- Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
- Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
- Complex physical and sensory needs
- Complex communication and learning needs
Your responsibilities may include:
- Supporting pupils 1:1 or in small groups
- Encouraging learning, communication and independence
- Supporting sensory activities and emotional wellbeing
- Assisting with personal care, feeding and mobility where required
- Working closely with teachers and other professionals
Who We're Looking For
We welcome applicants with 2+ years' experience in roles such as:
- Support Worker
- Care or Healthcare Assistant
- Residential Support Worker
- Autism or Learning Disability Support Worker
- Youth, Family or Behaviour Support Worker
- SEN, Nursery Practitioner or Teaching Assistant
- Or any similar care, support or education role
You'll be compassionate, reliable, patient and passionate about helping children and young people with additional needs reach their potential.
Why Join Vision for Education?
- A rewarding career using your existing skills
- Flexible work to suit your lifestyle
- Experience across primary and secondary SEN settings
- Opportunities to secure long-term and permanent roles
- Ongoing SEND training and professional development
What Vision for Education Offer
- Competitive pay rates
- FREE training and CPD
- Dedicated consultant support
- Long-term and permanent opportunities
If you're looking to use your care or support experience to make a real difference in education, we'd love to hear from you.
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