*LOCATION* Kirkham *CONTRACT TYPE* Full-time *CONTRACT TERMS* Long-term *SALARY* £400 - £450 per week *APPLY BY* ASAP *JOB START* April 2024
About the role
Do you have a talent for building relationships and breaking down barriers to learning? Are you looking for a new opportunity?
We have full-time vacancies in an alternative provider in Kirkham, supporting children to manage their behaviour both in and out of the classroom from April 2024.
We are looking for an individual who has a passion for creating fun and engaging ways to support students with SEMH learning needs who exhibit challenging behaviours related to their learning needs.
You will be required to support in small classes from Year 7 – Year 11, using behaviour management skills in assisting pupils in overcoming barriers to learning.
Pupils are all aged 11-16 with EHCPs for Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs (SEMH) as well as associated needs such as Autism or ADHD.
About the school
The school is based within Kirkham (PR4) and offers broad curriculums based on children’s' needs and interests including vocational learning.
Lessons take place in small groups of no more than 8 pupils.
The school focuses on areas where progress can be made whether that's emotionally, socially, behaviourally or academically.
There are opportunities for the role to become permanent with the school after a qualifying period.
Requirements
- Be confident in behaviour management skills to de-escalate any threatening or aggressive behaviour.
- To mentor and engage with the students, delivering specifically designed educational packages.
- You will need to be resilient, empathetic, patient and not take things too personally.
- Experience working in schools with SEMH children is desirable.
About Vision for Education
Salary
£400 to £450 per week
- Have relevant experience of working with children, young people or vulnerable adults
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.