Specialist Support Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent daily rates paid weekly

Pension contributions

Adequate compliance with AWR

Refer a friend/colleague bonus

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Vision for Education is seeking a Specialist Support Assistant to work in a North Birmingham SEND college, supporting students with ASD and SEMH. The role involves assisting with day-to-day activities in a nurturing, inclusive environment and building strong relationships with learners.

Hold qualifications such as Youth Work, Health and Social Care, or Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools; a DBS check is required. Vision for Education offers weekly PAYE payments and strong staff support.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills with the ability to quickly build rapport with students.
• DBS check required; safeguarding responsibilities emphasize thorough checks.

Responsibilities

• Work within a college in Birmingham supporting students with SEND.
• Engage with students, build relationships, and provide practical support in day-to-day activities.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Rapport with students

Education

Youth Work qualification

Health and Social Care qualification

Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools

Job description

Vision for Educationare seekinga dedicated and reliable Specialist Support Assistant to work within a college based in Birmingham supporting students with SEND.

The College:

A specialist SEND college situated in North Birmingham, providing education and support for young people with ASD and SEMH. The college is committed to creating a nurturing, inclusive and supportive environment where every young person is valued as an individual and encouraged to develop their confidence, independence and potential. We also recognise the importance of supporting our staff and fostering a positive, collaborative environment in which everyone can thrive.

About you:

To be considered for the Specialist 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.