Behaviour Support Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Worthing; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision for Education is seeking Behaviour Support Assistants to work in SEN schools in West Sussex. Candidates should have a passion for helping students manage their emotions and thrive in a safe learning environment. This role involves direct support for children aged 5 to 16, including those with complex needs. Opportunities include excellent pay, professional training, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

FREE training programs

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

Generous referral bonus

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEND or SEMH is preferred.
• Must be confident in behavior management skills.
• Genuine passion for supporting young people essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in the classroom and one-on-one.
• Use behaviour management strategies to assist pupils.
• Help students engage with their education.

Skills

Behaviour management

Empathy

Resilience

Patience

Education

Level 2/3 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools

Level 2/3 Early Years Educator

Job description

West Sussex

£445- £500 per week (salary is dependent on qualifications/experience)

ASAP - Ongoing (permanent or temporary positions available)

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

Vision for Education are recruiting for Behaviour Support Assistants for our SEN schools across West Sussex.

About The Role

Do you have a flair for building meaningful relationships and breaking down barriers to learning? Are you seeking a new opportunity to support pupils in managing their emotions and engaging more fully with their education? Would you like to work as a Behaviour Support Assistant?

As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will provide support within the classroom, in small group settings, and on a one-to-one basis. You’ll use effective behaviour management strategies to assist pupils in regulating their behaviour while helping them to access and enjoy learning.

Our pupils are aged 5 to 16 and follow personalised learning plans tailored to their individual needs. Many have Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and complex needs, and the schools adopt a therapeutic, pupil-centred approach to both education and behaviour support.

A genuine passion for helping young people thrive is essential. An interest or background in the arts, sports, or swimming would be a fantastic bonus, as these areas often serve as powerful tools for building rapport, boosting confidence, and promoting emotional wellbeing.

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 or email .

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