At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people with complex needs in a classroom setting and help them thrive.
- Company: Vision for Education, a leading education supply agency dedicated to youth development.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rates, guaranteed pay scheme, CPD opportunities, and social events.
- Other info: Join a supportive team and enjoy excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your skills in education.
- Qualifications: Experience in care or support roles; passion for helping young people.
The predicted salary is between 17982 - 21978 £ per year.
Location: Coventry
Type: Full-Time / Long-Term
Salary: £92-£100 per day (depending on experience and/or qualifications)
Start Date: October 2026.
The School and Role
Vision for Education are working with a specialist SEND setting in Coventry to recruit compassionate and dedicated individuals from care, healthcare, and support backgrounds who are looking to transition into education. The setting supports young people aged 11-19 with severe and complex learning difficulties, autism, communication needs and a range of additional sensory, physical and medical needs. Students may require personalised support with communication, emotional regulation, sensory needs, independence and personal care.
As a Care to Classroom Support Assistant, you will use your existing care experience to support young people with their daily needs while helping them engage in learning, develop independence, and feel safe and valued in an educational environment. Full support, guidance, and SEND-focused CPD will be provided to help you transition confidently into an education setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide personal and emotional support for young people with complex needs
- Support communication using visual and alternative methods
- Assist with personal care and physical needs where required
- Support young people in classroom learning, life skills and sensory activities
- Build positive, trusting relationships with students
- Work closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff
As a Care to Classroom Support Assistant with Vision for Education, You Will Receive:
- Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.)
- Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
- Social and networking events.
- Pension contributions.
- CPD to help with your professional development.
- Access to a dedicated consultant.
About Vision for Education
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators. We 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.
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