Behaviour Support Assistant

Do you have a talent for building relationships and breaking down barriers? Are you looking for a new opportunity to work with young people from underprivileged backgrounds? We have a full-time Behaviour Support Assistant vacancy for a secondary school specialist provider in Burnley, supporting children to manage their behaviour and supporting them with learning.

You will be required to support in small classes from Year 7 – Year 11, using behaviour management skills in assisting pupils in overcoming barriers to learning. Pupils are all aged 11-16 with some students having EHCPs for Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs (SEMH) as well as associated needs such as Autism or ADHD. We are looking for an individual who has a passion for creating fun and engaging ways to support students from underprivileged backgrounds.

Due to the location of the school, the role is best suited for candidates who drive or have access to a vehicle due to limited public transport links.

The school is based within Burnley (BB11) and offers broad curriculums based on children's needs and interests including vocational learning. Lessons take place in small groups of no more than 8 pupils. The school focuses on areas where progress can be made whether that’s emotionally, socially, behaviourally or academically. There are opportunities for the role to become permanent with the school after a qualifying period.

To be considered for the role of Behaviour Support Assistant you will:

• Ideally have prior school experience working with young people with SEMH or challenging behavioural needs.
• Be confident in behaviour management skills to de-escalate any threatening or aggressive behaviour.
• Mentor and engage with the students, delivering specifically designed educational packages.
• Need to be resilient, empathetic, patient and not take things too personally.

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.

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 is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Desirable to have previous relevant experience of working with children, young people or vulnerable adults.

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.