Behaviour Support Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Lancing; On-site; GBP 19,617 - 19,975; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend bonus (£125)

Job summary

Vision for Education are recruiting a Behaviour Support Assistant for a SEN school in Lancing. The role is full-time, supporting pupils aged 4–11 with SEMH needs and possibly ASC/ADHD, helping them access learning in small classes or 1-1.

You will build relationships, de-escalate behaviours and work with outside agencies to re-engage students in a safe, positive classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Level 2/3 qualifications in teaching and learning are desirable.
• Driving ability is desirable.
• Experience with SEND/SEN students and SEMH preferred.
• Ability to de-escalate challenging behaviour and mentor pupils.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils aged 4–11 with SEMH needs in small groups or 1-1.
• Help pupils engage with learning and regulate emotions.
• Work with outside agencies to re-engage students and maintain a safe environment.
• Deliver engaging educational activities and monitor progress.
• Demonstrate resilience, empathy and patience in challenging situations.

Skills

Relationship building

Behaviour management

Education

Level 2/3 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools

Level 2/3 Early Years Educator

Job description

Behaviour Support Assistant

Lancing

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

September - Long term position

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 in Lancing.

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 reengage 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

• 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.

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.