Pupil Support Assistant - SEMH
Vision for Education Leeds
Bradford
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- £65.00 -£70.00 per day
- Job type:
- Full Time, Temporary
- Start date:
- Immediate
- Apply by:
- 21 February 2019
Job overview
Are you looking for a job where you can make a difference to the lives children with mental health issues? Vision for Education are actively recruiting for a Pupil Support Assistant to work with Key Stage 3 and 4 pupils that have Social, Emotional and Mental Health Issues in Bradford on a full time basis at an alternative education provider. The successful candidate will be responsible for contributing to the welfare and safety of pupils whilst in school which will be made possible by being a good communicator, showing empathy and working with other staff members as a team. This role is mainly classroom based, but you would be expected to go on trips with pupils as rewards, or as part of a vocational course that they may be doing, so the successful candidate also needs to be extremely outgoing and flexible. Due to the nature of this job, and the pupils that you will be working with, you will have to show immense resilience as well as unconditional support and consistency. This post is a long term contract with school that will likely go permanent after a term, so the successful candidate will be wanting a full time permanent job as well. Please see below a list of other essential and desirable requirements:
The Successful candidate will have the following attributes:
- Must be looking for a full time permanent job
- Have experience working with SEMH issues or challenging behaviour in a similar setting
- Must have an unconditional and unwavering commitment to help the most vulnerable young people in society
- Up to date CV demonstrating relevant sector experience
The following attributes are desirable but not essential:
- Child workforce DBS on the Update service
- In date Team Teach Training and Certificate
- Recent experience working in a PRU or Residential care setting
- Team Teach Trained
- Grade C and above in English and Maths
What can Vision for Education offer you?
- Access to all of our CPD opportunities free of charge, including Team Teach training/refresher.
- Weekly pay direct into your account
- Committed Consultants
- Guaranteed Pay Scheme for qualifying candidates
Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates will be required to complete our safeguarding checks and undergo an enhanced DBS check.
The Vision for Education Leeds and Bradford Office look forward to speaking with you about this role.
About Vision for Education Leeds
- Vision for Education Leeds
- Suite One, Floor One, Cross Gates House, Station Road, Leeds
- West Yorkshire
- LS15 7JY
- United Kingdom
Created in 2008, Vision for Education is a well-established, market-leading teacher supply agency with industry experience and expertise.
What we do
We provide a high-quality recruitment service for schools of all kinds. We’re always interested in talking to teachers, teaching assistants, cover supervisors and other support staff with any level of experience – whether you’re an NQT, busy parent or semi-retired! If you’re looking for daily supply, short & long-term cover – or even a permanent role – we can help. We have branches across the country, with our head office based in Sheffield.
Our values
We operate under a simple set of values which impact on everything we do. Our aim is always to be open, honest and ethical in the way we do business; both internally with the way we treat our staff, and externally, in how we look after our clients and candidates. This unique approach to recruitment has made us the first port of call for both schools and teachers alike.
What we offer
- 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.
- Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
- Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.
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