Support Worker

Vision for Education Ltd; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd. is recruiting a Classroom Support Assistant in Darlington. You will support pupils with SEND, helping with moving, handling and personal care, and contribute to a calm, structured learning environment.

The role suits those with SEND experience and a valid Enhanced DBS, with daily PAYE rates (£90–£100) reflecting experience and qualifications. October 2026 start potential.

Qualifications

• Have experience of working with pupils with SEND.
• Have an enthusiasm for supporting pupils with special educational needs.
• Be committed to personal learning and development.
• Have a clear and valid Enhanced DBS on the update service or willing to obtain one.
• Drive or be willing to use public transport.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to students with a variety of needs.
• Assist with moving, handling and personal care.
• Help maintain consistency and continuity for learners.
• Support pupils with SEND in everyday classroom activities.
• Collaborate with staff to support behaviour and learning.

Skills

SEND experience

Enhanced DBS (update service)

Enthusiasm for supporting pupils with:

Commitment to learning and development

Job description

Classroom Support Assistant

Join a leading education provider where your passion for supporting children with SEND can truly make a difference in young people's lives.

Salary: £90-£100 per day (salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications)

Classroom Support Assistant, Darlington

Start date: October 2026

The School and Role

We have several vacancies for a Behaviour Support Assistant in Darlington. The overarching purpose of the role is to provide support and guidance to the students with their variety of needs, helping with moving, handling and personal care.

Working with students with Special Educational Needs is an extremely rewarding environment to work in, however getting to know the needs of the students can be challenging, therefore this role benefits from consistency and continuity.

This role is suitable for individuals who have worked in care settings, youth support settings and children's residential settings.

Requirements

• Have experience of working with pupils with SEND.

• Have an enthusiasm for supporting pupils with special educational needs.
• Be committed to personal learning and development.

• Have a clear and valid Enhanced DBS on the update service or willing to obtain one.
• Drive or be willing to use public transport.

What we offer

As part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration).

• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us

We are a market-leadingeducation supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.

We 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.

Ready to inspire the next generation of creative minds and shape young people's futures?

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