Behaviour Support Assistant. Job in Cambridge Education & Training Jobs

Vision for Education - Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate individuals to join their team as Teaching Assistants in SEND schools. This rewarding role involves supporting children with additional needs, including Autism and ADHD, in a dynamic and engaging learning environment. You'll face unique challenges daily, providing 1:1 support, emotional guidance, and opportunities for outdoor learning. With a focus on professional development, this position offers excellent training and a supportive team atmosphere. If you are kind, patient, and eager to make a difference, this role could be your next great opportunity.

Benefits

Weekly pay via PAYE

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

FREE professional development training

Generous referral bonus

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge of working with children with SEND.
• Ability to provide emotional support and engage in 1:1 work.

Responsibilities

• Support children with Autism and ADHD in a classroom setting.
• Engage in active outside learning and provide emotional support.

Skills

Experience with SEND

Kindness

Patience

Teamwork

Education

DBS on the update service

Job description

Are you someone who just has a passion for working with children and young people with additional needs? If this applies to you-Vision for Education would love to hear from you! We have numerous opportunities at well-established SEND schools across Cambridge ideally for a September start.

About the role

As a Teaching Assistant working with pupils with a variety of SEND, you will be responsible for supporting children and young people with additional needs such as Autism and ADHD, whilst also supporting with mental health and speech and language difficulties. This is a role that goes beyond helping in a classroom, you will need to be prepared for every day to be a different and unique challenge. This could include aspects such as active outside learning, 1:1 work, emotional support and even the opportunity to take pupils outside of school on trips. Working with SEND schools presents the opportunity for long term and permanent roles, due to the need for pupils to have consistency.

About the School

Vision for Education work with a variety of dedicated SEND schools who offer a flexible and holistic curriculum to all students enrolled, ensuring they get the most out of each day whilst also offering a supportive and friendly staff teams.

Requirements

• To have previous experience or knowledge of SEND
• To be kind, patient and caring
• To work well within a team

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

• To hold a DBS on the update service or be willing to process one with us
• Salary is dependent on relevant experience, training or qualifications

What Vision For Education Offer

As a valued 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

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 Nicola Perrett on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)