We are seeking flexible bank staff to work in our Leeds Special Schools on the days that work around your own personal schedule!
About the role
As a Bank Staff member, you will be supporting children on a 1:1 or 2:1 basis with their daily routine at school including activities, meal times and outdoor play. The activities carried out at school are very sensory led to help the children to enhance these skills and based on the needs of the children, sensory activities is the most effective way for them to learn. The activities carried out are things like outdoor play, music, baking, crafts etc, in which you will be required to take part in the activity alongside the children to help them to engage in the task.
The children and young people you will be supporting have autism, learning disabilities, communication barriers and SEMH. Depending on the needs of each pupil and the school in which you are working, some will require support with personal care and/or moving and handling. You will be required to build rapport with the pupils and provide positive reinforcement to increase their confidence and self-esteem.
About the school
The environment in which you will be working is in various Special Schools and Pupil Referral Units in Leeds that cater for children and young people aged between 4 to 19+ years of age. All pupils have an education, health and care plan to support their development and lessons are delivered with the needs of every pupil in mind to support them with reaching their long-term goals.
Requirements
- Be available Monday to Friday 08:30 – 15.30 for a minimum of two days per week.
- Be willing to attend a one-day positive behaviour management course.
- Be willing to support pupils with personal care (if required).
- Be willing to undergo a DBS check.
- The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are 6 months minimum experience working with Children, Young People and/or Adults with Autism, Learning Disabilities and Complex Needs.
About Vision for Education
What Vision for Education 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 training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
- Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
- Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.