1:1 Classroom Support Assistant

A 1-1 Classroom Support Assistant will provide personalised support to students with additional needs in the classroom. The school seeks a bubbly 1-1 Classroom Support Assistant who will be enthusiastic, patient, and caring. The role involves providing support and guidance to the student in their variety of learning needs and assistance with personal care/moving and handling with hoists. Delivering support to children aged 2 all the way through to 11 on a one-to-one basis. A versatile role means the ideal 1-1 Classroom Support Assistant will be able to adapt to a fast-paced environment, building a trustworthy and lasting relationship with a student, enabling the student to shine bright.

About The School: The school caters for children and young people with special educational needs between the ages of 2 and 11 years. The school aims to develop the full potential of each pupil in a respectful, inspiring and supportive environment. The school provides a warm and safe environment, in which all members of the school community feel valued and are enabled to become happy and confident individuals, who appreciate their own worth. The school offers a stimulating, challenging and enriched curriculum in a variety of environments, both during the school day and beyond, which allows our children to achieve their full potential. The school does their utmost to support students and staff in a calm, non-confrontational manner, helping students to feel comfortable and enabling them to make the most of their opportunities.

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

• Be flexible and available.
• Ideally have your own transport or close public transport links.
• Experience with both small group and 1:1 is beneficial.
• Possess friendly and nurturing qualities.
• Have competent behaviour management skills.
• Have experience supporting children and young adults with a range of different learning needs and abilities – PMLD, MLD, ADHD, ADD, ASD, Global Delay, VI, HI, SEMH.
• Preferably have moving and handling training or recent experience in this.
• Have a patient and caring nature.
• Have a desire to work with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
• Be willing to complete CPD training.

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 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: £445-£470 per week (£13.68p/h). Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are: a desire to work with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

What Vision For Education Offers: 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 ensure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• 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 Will.