Classroom Support Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd is seeking a compassionate Classroom Support Assistant to assist children and young people in a Birmingham school. You will provide one-to-one and small-group support, plan activities, and work with teachers to monitor progress and wellbeing in a safe, inclusive environment.

The role values patient, flexible individuals with strong communication and teamwork skills, and experience in education is desirable but not essential. DBS check required.

Qualifications

• Caring and patient approach to supporting children and young people.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support for pupils within the classroom and assist with their development.
• Plan and deliver personalised, engaging activities tailored to each student’s needs.
• Collaborate with teachers and other professionals to support pupil progress and wellbeing.
• Support the maintenance of a safe and inclusive learning environment for all pupils.
• Remain informed about daily routines and the individual needs of pupils in your care.

Skills

Caring

Patient

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Flexible

Education

Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools

Job description

Vision for Education are seeking a caring, patient, and enthusiastic individual to work as a Classroom Support Assistant with a passion for supporting children and young people.

The Role -

• Provide one-to-one support for pupils within the classroom, assisting with their academic, emotional, and social development.
• Plan and deliver personalised, engaging activities tailored to each student's individual needs, interests, and abilities, adapting resources where necessary.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other professionals within the school environment to support pupil progress and wellbeing.
• Support the maintenance of a safe and inclusive learning environment, assisting both pupils and staff whenever required.
• Remain informed about the daily routines and individual needs of pupils in your care to help ensure a consistent, supportive, and comfortable school experience.

Who we are looking for -

• A caring, patient, and enthusiastic individual with a passion for supporting children and young people.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families.
• A flexible and proactive approach to meeting the diverse needs of learners.
• Previous experience in an educational or support setting is desirable but not essential.

The school -

• Caters to children and young adults aged between 4 and 19 with complex needs.
• All students require an EHCP plan which will be followed accordingly.
• The school has a history of high achievement with Outstanding inspections.

About you -

To be considered for the Classroom Support Assistant role, you will:

Hold suitable qualifications such as Youth Work, Health and Social Care or Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools are desired but not essential.

Have strong communications skills with the ability to quickly build rapport with students

Able to obtain suitable references and a DBS check.

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-leadingeducation recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. We are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

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 thePay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers' Regulations), to make sure you get thepay andworkingconditionsyou are entitled to.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.