Unqualified SEN Support Assistant

Vision for Education

  • Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria
  • £450 per week
  • Temporary
  • Full-time
  • 17 days ago
  • Apply easily
Vision for Education are recruiting for Unqualified SEN Support Assistants for roles in a specialist school on a full-time basis from September 2025 in Kirkby Lonsdale.About the roleAre you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children with special educational needs (SEN)? Do you have a desire to support and empower students to reach their full potential?We have an exciting opportunity for an Unqualified SEN Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team to work with our reputable specialist SEND educational client school in Kirkby Lonsdale.As an Unqualified SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with experienced skilled teaching and support professionals and contribute to the overall development and wellbeing of students with SEND needs. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
  • Assisting SEN students in their daily activities, including academic tasks and social integration.
  • Collaborating with teachers and other professionals to develop and implement individualised education plans (IEPs) for students.
  • Supporting students with their emotional and behavioural needs, ensuring a safe and inclusive learning environment.
  • Facilitating communication and interaction between students, teachers, and parents/guardians.
  • Monitoring and recording students' progress and providing feedback to teachers and senior staff.
  • Assisting with the preparation of learning resources and materials.
About the schoolAs a dedicated recruitment agency supporting schools across South Cumbria and North Lancashire, we work with a number of SEN and behavioural based schools in the area who are looking for full-time staffing options for both day-to-day, short-term options and long-term, temporary-to-permanent roles.RequirementsTo be considered for the role of Unqualified SEN Teaching Assistant you will:
  • Be available 5 days per week during school hours (typically between 8:30am-3:30pm)
  • Desirable to drive and have access to transport
  • A genuine passion for working with children with special educational needs.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with students, colleagues, and parents/guardians.
  • Patience, empathy, and the ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
  • The willingness to learn and develop new skills within an SEN environment.
  • A supportive and nurturing approach towards student development.
  • Basic IT skills and the ability to adapt to various learning technologies.
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 EducationVision 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£375 to £450 per weekSalary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:
  • Desirable to have prior relevant experience working with children, preferably in an educational or care setting.
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