Behaviour Support Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent PAYE rates

Guaranteed pay scheme

CPD and SEND-specific training

Pension contributions

Job summary

Vision for Education is seeking a patient Behaviour Support Assistant to work one-to-one with a child with SEND at a welcoming primary school in East Grinstead. The role focuses on helping the pupil access the curriculum, staying regulated and building confidence in class.

The successful candidate will collaborate with the class teacher and SENCO, adapt tasks and resources to the pupil's EHCP, and contribute to a consistent, supportive learning environment that promotes steady progress.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEND or additional needs.
• Patience, resilience and a calm, consistent approach.
• Ability to work one-to-one or in small groups.
• Commitment to safeguarding and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support the same pupil day to day, helping access the curriculum.
• Help the pupil stay regulated and build confidence in the classroom.
• Adapt tasks and resources to suit the pupil and follow EHCP/support plan.
• Collaborate with the class teacher and SENCO to track progress.

Skills

Experience with SEND

Patience

Team collaboration

Calm demeanor

Willingness to train

Job description

Behaviour Support Assistant (1:1 SEND)

Eastbourne

£14.24 per hour

ASAP Start for the Academic Year

The School and Role

Vision for Education is looking for a patient, dependable Teaching Assistant to work one-to-one with a child with SEND in a wonderful one-form entry primary school based in East Grinstead.

As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will be working with students in small class sizes and possibly on a 1-1 basis. Pupils are all aged 4-11 the pupils 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.You'll support the same pupil day to day, helping them access the curriculum, stay regulated and build confidence in the classroom. That means adapting tasks and resources to suit them, following the strategies set out in their EHCP or support plan, and working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to track progress. Consistency matters enormously in this kind of role — building a strong, trusting relationship with one child is what makes the difference.

It's a rewarding position for anyone who enjoys seeing steady, individual progress, and a strong foundation if you're considering a longer-term career in SEND, teaching or therapeutic support.

Requirements

The ideal Teaching Assistant will have:

• A genuine desire to be part of a committed team of education professionals
• A passion for working with young people
• Patience, resilience and a calm, consistent approach
• An interest in working in the education sector, particularly SEND

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum required for this position is:

• Experience working with children, ideally including those with additional needs, or a willingness to complete our training programme

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.

What We Offer

• Excellent daily rates paid through PAYE (your rate reflects your scale rate, experience and qualifications, and will be discussed at registration)
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability)
• Social and networking events
• Pension contributions
• CPD to support your professional development, including SEND-specific training
• A dedicated consultant who knows you and the schools you work in

About Us

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.