At a Glance
- Tasks: Support pupils with emotional regulation and help them access their learning.
- Company: Vision for Education, dedicated to safeguarding and supporting young people.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, weekly payments, free training, and a generous referral bonus.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives and create a positive learning environment.
- Qualifications: Experience with SEND, SEMH, or challenging behaviour; Level 2/3 qualifications preferred.
The predicted salary is between 14.5 - 14.5 £ per hour.
£14.24 - £14.50 per hour (salary dependent on qualifications/experience)
September - Long term position (temp to perm)
Refer a friend scheme - £125 for both of you!
About the role
Do you have a talent for building relationships and breaking down barriers? Are you looking for a new opportunity to support pupils with regulating their emotions and being able to access their learning? Want to work as a Behaviour Support Assistant? As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will be working with students in small class sizes and possibly on a 1‑1 basis. Students will have anxieties around attending school and may also have a period where they haven't attended. Pupils are all aged 4‑11 with SEMH needs and may also have other associated needs such as ASC, ADHD and anxiety disorders. You will work closely with the students and outside agencies to help re‑engage students with their learning, providing them a safe and stable environment to help them get back into the classroom. We are looking for an individual who has a passion for creating fun and engaging ways to support pupils and help them find school a safe, positive and enjoyable place to learn!
Requirements
- DESIRED: Level 2/3 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools or Level 2/3 Early Years Educator
- DESIRED: Able to drive
- Ideally have prior school experience working with young people with SEND, SEMH or challenging behavioural needs.
- Be confident in behaviour management skills to de‑escalate any threatening or aggressive behaviour.
- To mentor and engage with the pupils, delivering specifically designed educational packages.
- You will need to be resilient, empathetic, patient and not take things too personally.
Benefits
- 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.
