Bank Support Worker

Vision for Education Ltd; Bromsgrove; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent daily rates

Weekly payroll

Pension contributions

Free training

Refer a friend bonus

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Vision for Education is seeking Bank Support Workers to cover absences in SEN schools across Worcestershire. The role offers flexible hours, full-time or part-time, and the chance to support children with diverse needs.

You will work as part of a friendly education team, building positive relationships and ensuring a safe, inclusive learning environment during term-time.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in school, care or youth settings.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils who may have additional needs.
• Patience, adaptability and a calm approach in challenging situations.
• Good communication and teamwork with teachers and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Support children across varying ages and needs within SEN schools.
• Cover staff absences as required, within term-time hours.
• Build positive, supportive relationships and contribute to a safe learning environment.
• Assist with transitions and mobility between activities and sites where needed.

Skills

Experience with children

Patience & adaptability

Communication & teamwork

Flexible & reliable

Enhanced DBS check

Job description

Vision for Education are seeking Bank Support Workers to work in SEN Schools in the Worcestershire area on a full-time or part-time basis.

About the roles

• As a BANK Support Worker in Schools, you will support children of varying ages, needs, and settings throughout the school day.
• Enjoy full flexibility, simply tell us your availability and we will arrange the rest.
• The role primarily involves covering staff absences within SEN schools in and around the Bromsgrove area.
• Access to a car is desirable, but not essential if you are close to transport links.

About the schools

• The schools offer an inclusive and adaptable learning programme designed to engage pupils throughout their educational journey.
• Our schools welcome BANK Support Workers with diverse backgrounds in education, care, and support roles.
• Typical working hours for a BANK Support Worker in Schools are weekdays from 8:30am to 3:30pm, during term time only.
• Schools cater for differing needs which include: - young people with special educational needs, such as autism, ADHD, moderate learning difficulties, or social, emotional and mental health (SEMH), Severe Learning Difficulties. SLD, Challenging behaviour across all age groups from Primary, Secondary and young adults.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of BANK Support Worker - schools you will:

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally within a school, SEN, nursery, care, or youth support setting.
• Ability to build positive, supportive relationships with pupils who may have additional needs or face barriers to learning.
• Patience, adaptability, and a calm approach, especially when supporting children with challenging behaviours or emotional needs.
• Good communication and teamwork skills, working effectively alongside teachers and other support staff.
• A flexible and reliable attitude, with the ability to work across different schools and age groups as needed.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).
• Access to transport is beneficial, particularly when travelling between multiple school sites.

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. We are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff. We have branches across the country, and

What Vision for Education offer:

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, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.