Special Needs Support Assistant (Post 16 / SLD, PMLD)
Vision for Education Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- 8.41 per hour PAYE
- Job type:
- Part Time, Full Time, Supply
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 28 March 2018
Job overview
Vision for Education are currently recruiting for Special Needs Support Assistants to work with Post 16 students and young Adults who have special educational and complex mental health needs. Vision are proud to be working in a new and exciting partnership with a fantastic local charity that specialise in providing education and residential support to vulnerable people and their families across the North East.
The ideal candidate will have experience of supporting young adults with severe learning difficulties and are able to assist with personal care, feeding and using hoists.
This is an excellent opportunity for care and support professional who would like to gain experience in the education sector. Likewise we would welcome applications from experienced Teaching / Learning Support Assistants who would like to further their experience within SEND.
Usual working hours will be 8:30 – 15:30 / Monday to Friday although work is generally offered on a day to day basis so applicants who are located in the North Tyneside area or who have access to a vehicle will be preferential.
Applicants must:
- Have experience of working with young people or adults who have complex learning and or behavioural needs.
- Be available to work in the Newcastle or North Tyneside area.
- Be trained in Moving and Handling / using hoists.
- Be eligible to work in the UK and meet all national safeguarding criteria.
- Hold a current DBS certificate and it be registered on the online update service. If your DBS is not registered online or you do not hold a DBS, Vision will assist in your application.
In return, as an agency we offer:
- Excellent and transparent rates starting from £8.41 per hour.
- Consistent seminars and training courses such as Team Teach, Moving & Handling Autism Awareness (paid for by Vision) to continue your individual professional development.
- Dedicated team that work with our supply staff to place them in schools and locations that suit them.
- Wages paid directly into bank account every week via PAYE.
- We are an agency that won't charge your school a fee should they wish to offer you a permanent contract; we won't stand in the way of your career.
For further information, please call Dan Rutledge (Assistant Branch Manager - SEND) on 01912291386 or email CV and details to dan.rutledge@visionforeducation.co.uk.
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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