1:1 Classroom Support Assistant

Vision for Education - Bristol; Scotland; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Classroom Support Assistant to work in an SEND School in Bridgwater. The role involves providing personalized support to students with special educational needs, implementing individualized learning plans, and fostering an inclusive environment. Ideal candidates will have experience with children facing learning challenges and possess strong communication skills.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid weekly

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

FREE training for professional development

Generous refer a friend bonus scheme

Access to a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with special educational needs.
• Strong communication skills to build rapport with students.
• Ability to obtain suitable references and a DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to students with special educational needs.
• Implement individualized learning plans and promote student engagement.
• Work closely with teachers and support staff to deliver effective strategies.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Adaptability

Education

Youth Work

Health and Social Care

Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools

Job description

1:1 Classroom Support Assistant

Vision for Education is seeking an experienced 1:1 Classroom Support to work in an SEND School in Bridgwater on a full-time basis.

About the role

• As a 1-1 Support within a school, you will play a crucial role in providing personalised assistance to students with special educational needs or individual learning requirements.

• Your primary responsibility is to offer tailored support to help students overcome challenges and achieve their full potential within the school environment

• This role involves working closely with students, teachers, and other support staff to ensure the delivery of effective support strategies

• Implementing individualized learning plans, promoting student engagement and independence, and maintaining regular communication with parents, careers and outside professionals.

About the School

• Specialised curriculum dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of students with a wide range of learning difficulties and disabilities.

• Its values centre around inclusivity, respect, and fostering a supportive learning environment where every student can thrive.

• Teaching approaches often emphasize multi-sensory learning, differentiation, and personalized support to facilitate student progress and attainment.

• Strive to create a nurturing and inclusive environment where every student feels valued, respected, and supported. Emphasis is placed on celebrating diversity, promoting positive behaviour, and fostering social and emotional well-being.

About you:

To be considered for the 1-1 Classroom Support position, you will:

• Have previous experience working with children and young people with a range of special educational needs, such as learning difficulties, autism, and sensory needs.

• 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 Educationis 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. 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 the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.

• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).

• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).

• Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.

• 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, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package.

• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.

• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

How to apply
If you are a 1-1 Classroom Support who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

If you would like to apply for the role of a 1:1 Classroom Support, please 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 Izzy on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).