At a Glance
- Tasks: Support SEN students in their learning and development on a 1:1 basis.
- Company: Vibrant school in North Somerset with a commitment to student welfare.
- Benefits: Earn £14.24 per hour, enjoy flexible hours, and access free training courses.
- Other info: Long-term placements with opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while enjoying sociable hours.
- Qualifications: Outstanding communication skills and a passion for education.
The predicted salary is between 23400 - 29910 £ per year.
Are you an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking for a full-time role in a vibrant school setting? Are you keen to make a positive impact on young people's learning and development while earning one of the best hourly rates in the market? If this sounds like the right fit for you, I welcome your application.
What we offer:
- Amazing hourly rate of £14.24 (higher than most)
- Long term placements – Monday – Friday
- Temp-to-Perm agreements
- Time off during half terms and summer holidays
- Adhoc / day-to-day cover
- If new to the role, we offer free access to x4 training courses
- Generous flexibility regarding time off i.e appointments and annual leave
- Sociable hours which exclude evenings and weekends
- Access to a committed and dedicated consultant
- September 2026 start – Urgently needed
About the Role:
I am actively looking for a driven and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a SEN school in North Somerset. This will be to work on a 1:1 basis with SEN students who will have either ADHD, ASC, learning difficulties, challenging behaviours, SEMH or physical disabilities. A successful candidate will be supporting students of KS1 and KS2 ages to enhance their learning and development. The role will involve lots of encouragement and behaviour management, ensuring students are engaged in their lessons. You will need to have outstanding communication and people skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work in collaboration with the class Teachers and other Teaching Assistants
- Adopt the schools values and contribute towards the schools principles and culture
- Work 1:1 or with small groups of children
- Be passionate about the work you do and wanting the best for the children
- Provide a high standard of work, resulting in the best education for the children
- Be a strong authoritative figure who positively manages challenging behaviour
- Great standard of education yourself
Job Types: Full-time, Part time, Temporary, Temp-to-perm
Contract length: On-going
Benefits:
- Negotiable rate of pay – dependant on experience and qualifications
- Increased pay for travelling further than typically expected
- Free on-site parking
- Referral programme (£125 if you are referred or if you refer a friend)
Application requires enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 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. 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 Izzy on 0117 454 0333 or email izzy.lloyd@visionforeducation.co.uk.
