Behaviour Support Assistant

Behaviour Support Assistant

£65 - £70 per day

Farnworth

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. 

Contract dates 

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are recent Level 2 and/or Nursery/Primary Education experience are also welcomed to apply.  

Oct 2021 – July 2022 potential to be extended due to funding. 

At Vision we are always looking to appoint talented Teaching Assistant’s that have the skills and attributes to support children in our primary settings across Bolton. 

We are looking for someone who has experience with children, this may be in school or within other children’s settings. 

This is a role is ideal for an experienced or newly qualified Teaching Assistant looking for their new opportunity. This particular role is located in a large primary school in the Bolton Area. 

The role

As a behaviour mentor you will possess the following skills; 

• The maturity to deliver a supportive and nurturing environment

• Developed Interpersonal skills; flexibility, motivation, responsible nature, dependable, patient

• Listening skills – must be able to actively listen to the challenges that children display. 

• Organisational skills – be able to report and feedback to Class Teacher 

• Proven record of discussing children’s academic levels in a clear and consistent manner. 

• Ability to break down tasks

• Problem solving skills – level head, innovative to support children’s learning and development

• Assertiveness – honesty, self-confident, aware of own emotions and empathetic to children’s

• Resilient nature 

• A non-judgemental approach

• Ability to relate to young people and act as a role model

The school

The school ethos promotes an inclusive environment, where children can learn in a safe environment. They are seeking an enthusiastic, caring and engaging Behaviour Mentor with a love of lifelong learning to join their team. The school can offer a friendly environment, with hardworking colleagues and a very supportive leadership team. 

The appointed person will benefit from working alongside experienced members of staff and lots of opportunities for professional development. 

Requirements

To be considered for Behaviour Mentor positions, you must:

• Experience of working with children in the last 2 Years or Level 2 or above qualification in a relevant subject with recent experience with children. 

• SEN experience desirable but not essential 

• Be able to work between the hours of 8:30 until 15:30 Mon-Fri

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-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, 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 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 training package.

• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.

• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

How to apply

If you are a Teaching Assistant who can engage, enthuse and develop a positive rapport with children, to enable them to achieve and excel 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 Diane Roberts in our Manchester Primary Team on 0161 273 7475 

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.