Residential Support / Teaching Assistant
Vision for Education Newcastle
West Northumberland
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- £9 per hour / £216 per shift
- Job type:
- Part Time, Full Time, Supply
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 1 November 2018
Job overview
Vision for Education are recruiting for a Residential Support Worker / Teaching Assistant to work at a specialist supported living provision and school in West Northumberland.
Shift patterns for the provision are 24 hours from 8:30am till 8:30am the following day. This will incorporate supporting the student in their school-based education as well as a sleep-in night shift at the residence. You will work 1 24 hour shift and then have 2/3 days off before undertaking another.
You will be joining a group of specialist, skilled and motivated staff to support a student who has a range of social, emotional and mental health difficulties (SEMH) and challenging behaviours. An empathetic, understanding, calm and approachable nature is required to be eligible for this role.
Preferred qualifications/experience:
- Hold a minimum of a Level 2 qualification in Childcare or a Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification
- Have experience working with young people who have previously struggled in mainstream education
- Hold an Enhanced DBS check, placed on the Update Service
- Have experience in behaviour/aggression de-escalation techniques
Requirements for this position:
- Due to the location of the residence, having a driving license and access to a car is necessary
- You must be able to work 24 hours shifts from 8:30am till 8:30am including a sleep-in night shift
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.
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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