At a Glance
- Tasks: Support vulnerable learners in developing essential skills and confidence.
- Company: Join Vision for Education, a caring and supportive educational provider.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, weekly payments, pension contributions, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible full-time and part-time roles available with excellent career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience in teaching, mentoring, or support roles is preferred.
SEN Teaching Assistant - York
Location
York
Salary
£95-£110 per day (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Start Date
Immediate / As soon as possible
Contract
- Full-time and part-time opportunities may be available
- Vision for Education
Vision for Education are recruiting enthusiastic, caring and motivated Essential Skills Mentors to support a welcoming education provision in York.
This is a rewarding opportunity to work with vulnerable learners, helping them develop essential academic, social and personal skills to improve their confidence, achieve their goals and prepare for adulthood.
You will work closely with learners who may have additional needs, including SEN, or those who require extra support to reach their potential.
This could involve helping students improve their Maths and English skills, build confidence, develop communication skills or improve their organisation and independence.
We are looking for individuals who are patient, empathetic and passionate about making a genuine difference to young people's lives.
About the Role
As an Essential Skills Mentor, you will
- Provide 1:1 and small-group support to vulnerable learners.
- Deliver tailored interventions to support individual academic and personal development goals.
- Help learners develop confidence, communication and organisational skills.
- Support basic Maths and English skills where required.
- Encourage independence, resilience and positive learning behaviours.
- Monitor and record learner progress, providing feedback to teaching and support teams.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to identify individual needs and plan appropriate support.
- Help prepare learners for adulthood, further education and future opportunities.
- The Ideal Candidate
We would love to hear from candidates with experience in
- Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant roles.
- SEN or additional needs support.
- Care, support work or youth work.
- Mentoring, coaching or supporting vulnerable young people.
- Supporting individuals with confidence, communication and life skills.
You will ideally have
- A patient, empathetic and supportive approach.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organisational and record-keeping abilities.
- The confidence to work independently and as part of a wider team.
- A genuine passion for helping young people achieve their potential.
Previous experience within an education setting is desirable, but we are also interested in candidates with transferable skills from care, support work and similar backgrounds.
What Vision for Education Offer
As a valued member of the Vision for Education team, you will receive
- Excellent daily rates of pay, paid weekly via PAYE.
- Guaranteed Pay Scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
- Pension contributions.
- Access to CPD and professional development opportunities.
- Social and networking events.
- A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support.
- Opportunities to develop your experience within education.
- About Vision for Education
- Vision for Education is a
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