Behaviour Support Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Horsham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend scheme

Job summary

Vision for Education are recruiting for a Behaviour Support Assistant on a full-time basis for a SEN school just outside Horsham to start ASAP. You will work with pupils aged 4-11 with SEMH and other needs, in small classes or 1-1, supporting learning and behaviour management while liaising with external agencies to re-engage students with education.

Applicants should have Level 2/3 qualifications or equivalent, hold a valid driving licence and own vehicle for rural location access; DBS Update

Qualifications

• DESIRED: Level 2/3 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools or Level 2/3 Early Years Educator
• REQUIRED: License and own vehicle due to rural location
• Ideally have prior school experience with SEND, SEMH or challenging behavioural needs.
• Be confident in behaviour management to de-escalate any threatening or aggressive behaviour.
• To mentor and engage with the pupils, delivering specially designed educational packages.
• Be resilient, empathetic, patient and not take things personally.

Responsibilities

• Work with students in small classes and sometimes 1-1 to support learning.
• Help re-engage students with their learning in a safe, stable environment.
• Deliver tailored educational packages to pupils with SEMH and other needs.

Skills

Behaviour management

Pupil engagement

Empathy

Resilience

Education

Level 2/3 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools

Level 2/3 Early Years Educator

Job description

Behaviour Support Assistant

Horsham

£14.24 - £14.50 per hour (salary is dependant on qualifications/experience)

ASAP - Long term position (temp to perm)

Refer a friend scheme - £125 for both of you!

Vision for Education are recruiting for a Behaviour Support Assistant on a full-time basis for a SEN school just outside Horsham to start ASAP.

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

To be considered for the role of Behaviour Support Assistant you will:

• DESIRED: Level 2/3 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools or Level 2/3 Early Years Educator
• REQUIRED: License and own vehicle required due to rural location
• 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.

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

As a Behaviour Support Assistant 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 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.