Job Description

We are looking for a Trainee Teaching Assistant to work in a SEND School supporting KS1 and KS2 children.

About the role:

Trainee Teaching Assistant (Full time, temporary)

Cheltenham

January 2025 July 2025

The Role

We are looking for a Trainee Teaching Assistant who is willing to work in a SEND school supporting KS1 and KS2 children. Working as part of an established team, the desired SEND Teaching Assistant will be supporting children 1-1 or in small groups. This role will be Monday to Friday 8:.30.

The School

This School based in Cheltenham is a specialist provision for children with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs. They teach in small classes with an ambitious curriculum and increased opportunities for SEMH development opportunities. The school is part of Lifts Schools, which means that there are a huge range of training and progression opportunities for their staff, as well as the capacity to make meaningful changes for their pupils.

Requirements

- Experience working with SEND children

- Have a caring and positive nature

- Be able to build positive relationships with children and young people

- Understand the crucial importance of keeping young people and children safe.

- Be willing to pay for a DBS check and register with 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

£12.86 to £13 per hour

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications.

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 Aiden on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)