At a Glance
- Tasks: Support pupils in managing behaviour and accessing learning in a fun, engaging way.
- Company: Vision for Education, a leading education recruitment agency dedicated to young people's development.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, weekly payments, free training, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team committed to safeguarding and supporting young learners.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your skills in a rewarding role.
- Qualifications: Experience with SEND or SEMH preferred; patience and empathy are key.
The predicted salary is between 14.5 - 14.5 £ per hour.
- Behaviour Support Assistant
- Shoreham-by-sea
- £14.24 - £14.50 per hour (salary is dependant on qualifications/experience)
- September '26 - Ongoing
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 thier learning?
Want to work as a Behaviour Support Assistant?
As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will be required to support in class, in small groups and on a 1:1 basis, using behaviour management skills in assisting pupils to manage their behaviour and support them with learning.
Pupils are all aged 4-11 with some students having EHCPs for Special Educational Needs & Disabilities and/or 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 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.
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.
- What Vision for Education offer
- 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.
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Behaviour Support Assistant in Shoreham-by-Sea employer: Vision for Education Ltd
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