Autism Support Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Billingham • Company: Vision for Education • School: Ash Trees Academy • Job Source: Vision for Education

Job description:

No previous SEND or school experience required - full training and ongoing support provided.

Are you passionate about helping children and young people reach their potential? Vision for Education is recruiting caring and enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistants to join Ash Trees Academy in Billingham, supporting pupils with a range of special educational needs and disabilities.

Vision for Education is the Managed Service Provider (MSP) for the Trust, giving us access to opportunities across their schools.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to begin or develop a career in education and SEND. Previous experience working in a school or SEND setting is not required. We are looking for people with the right attitude, patience and enthusiasm who are willing to learn and develop.

You will work alongside experienced teachers and support staff to help pupils access learning, develop their independence and feel safe, supported and included throughout the school day.

The Role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, your role will include:

• Supporting pupils in lessons and around the school
• Providing individual and small-group support where required
• Helping pupils engage with their learning and develop their independence
• Supporting communication and interaction
• Encouraging positive behaviour and helping create a calm, safe learning environment
• Working alongside teachers and other support staff
• Supporting pupils with their individual needs and development
• Building positive relationships with pupils and helping them achieve their potential

We're looking for people with:

• A caring, patient and positive attitude
• A genuine interest in supporting children and young people
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils
• Reliability, flexibility and a professional approach
• A willingness to learn and develop within a SEND environment
• The confidence to work as part of a wider school team

No previous experience is required. Experience of working with children, young people, SEND or vulnerable adults would be beneficial, but is not essential.

What matters most is your attitude, patience and commitment to supporting pupils.

What We Offer

As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system
• Access to opportunities within Ash Trees Academy and across the Trust
• Early access to new opportunities through our MSP service
• Guaranteed Pay Scheme, subject to availability and eligibility
• Pension contributions
• CPD and FREE training to support your professional development
• Access to a dedicated consultant
• Ongoing support throughout every assignmentThe opportunity to gain valuable experience within a specialist SEND setting

Recommend a Friend

Know somebody looking for work in education?

Refer a Teacher, Teaching Assistant, Tutor, Cover Supervisor or Support Staff member to Vision for Education. Once they complete 15 days working through us, you will both receive £125.

About Us

Vision for Education is a market-leading education supply agency, committed to the learning and development of young people. We work with schools across the country to provide high-quality Teachers, Teaching Assistants and Support Staff for day-to-day, short-term and long-term opportunities.

We are proud to be the Managed Service Provider (MSP) for the Trust, supporting their schools with high-quality education and support staff.

As part of The Edwin Group, we are committed to developing outstanding educators and supporting schools with exceptional staff. We are proud to be recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025.

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and welcome applications from all sections of the community.