Autism Support Assistant (KS3/KS4)
Vision for Education Newcastle
Durham
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Supply
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 3 July 2018
Job overview
Vision for Education are currently recruiting for an experienced Support Assistant to work within a specialist school in the Durham area. The role is due to commence on a full time/supply basis until 20th July 2018. You will be working across KS3 and KS4 classes, providing support to students with Autism. The ability to be resilient and adaptable is very important to the school, so the successful candidate must hold these qualities.
An ideal candidate will have:
- A caring, approachable and empathetic personality toward young people with complex needs
- A caring and approachable personality with a genuine desire to make a difference
- Experience of working with young people or adults with profound Autism
- Have a patient, supportive and understanding nature
- Happy to work with children of all ages (11-16)
- Be vigilant and supportive when managing / de-escalating challenging behaviour
- Be flexible in your teaching style in order to adapt to each individual.
- Be confident working with both groups and 1:1
In return we can offer you:
- Excellent daily rates paid weekly through PAYE
- Free access to all CPD such as Team Teach and seminars on behaviour management techniques
- Pension Contributions (subject to qualifying period)
- Vision for Education pay all employee NI contributions
- Regular social events with 100% complimentary food and drink
- Access to a dedicated SEN consultant 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
All candidates must hold a current enhanced DBS certificate or be willing to undergo one and have it registered on the online update service. Full assistance will be provided
About Vision for Education Newcastle
- Vision for Education Newcastle
- Dean Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne
- NE1 1PG
- 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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