Behaviour Support Assistant

Vision for Education - Brighton; Lewes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a Behaviour Support Assistant for a Primary school in East Sussex. This full-time role involves creating supportive learning environments for pupils aged 5-16, focusing on those with ASC and complex needs. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and a passion for helping students succeed.

Benefits

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

FREE training for professional development

Generous refer a friend bonus

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Prior school experience with young people with SEND or SEMH.
• Ability to drive is desired.
• Confidence in managing behavior and delivering educational packages.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Use behaviour management skills to assist pupils.
• Create engaging ways to support pupils emotionally and academically.

Skills

Behaviour management

Empathy

Resilience

Communication

Education

Level 2/3 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools

Level 2/3 Early Years Educator

Job description

Behaviour Support Assistant

East Sussex

GBP445– GBP500 per week (salary is dependent on qualifications/experience)

September

Vision for Education are recruiting for a Behaviour Support Assistant on a full–time basis for a Primary school, in East Sussex, to start in September.

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 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 5–16 and each their own personal learning plans. Majority of pupils have ASC and complex needs, so the school uses a therapeutic approach to learning and behaviour management.

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
• 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

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.

How to apply

If you are a Behaviour Support Assistant , apply via this website with an up–to–date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call the Brighton Branch on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).