Behaviour Support Assistant

Vision for Education are currently recruiting on behalf of a specialist school in the Newcastle area to recruit a number of behaviour support assistants to provide support to some of their most vulnerable young people. Working 1:1 you will be responsible for developing and extending their learning in school. The young people who access this provision are extremely disengaged with education, so a resilient personality along with an adaptable and calm approach is required.

Because of the vulnerable nature and complications that go along with some of the students, this person must have a good understanding and level of training with regard to safeguarding procedures. Due to start as soon as possible, the role would be on a supply basis working 8.30-4.30 Monday-Friday.

An ideal candidate will have:

• Experience of working with young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties.
• Driving Licence and their own vehicle.
• A caring, patient and empathetic nature.
• Experience of developing and implementing IEPs.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Full working knowledge of relevant polices/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation.
• Working knowledge of national/foundation stage curriculum and other relevant learning programmes/strategies.
• Understanding of principles of child development and learning processes.
• Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities.
• Ability to relate well to children and adults.
• Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these
• Previous experience of working with children, young people and adults who.

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 offers

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, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package.
• Regular social events with 100% complimentary food and drinks.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

How to apply

If you are an individual 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.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across Vision for Education, please contact our Newcastle SEND team on 01912291386.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic and to ensure we are fully compliant with Government guidance relating to social distancing, interviews with shortlisted candidates will take place by video call.