Behaviour Support Assistant

Littlehampton

£450 - £500 per a week (salary is dependent on qualifications/experience)

ASAP - Ongoing (permanent or temporary positions available)

Refer a friend scheme: £125 for both of you!

Vision for Education are recruiting for Behaviour Support Assistants for our SEN schools across West Sussex.

About the role

Do you have a knack for connecting with young people and breaking down barriers? Ready for a new challenge where you can truly make a difference?

We're on the lookout for an enthusiastic and compassionate Behaviour Support Assistant to join our team and help pupils thrive - emotionally, socially, and academically.

In this rewarding role, you’ll support students both in the classroom and in smaller group or 1:1 settings. You'll use your behaviour management skills to guide pupils in regulating their emotions and engaging positively with their learning. Our pupils range from ages 4 to 18, with some holding EHCPs for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and/or Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs - including Autism and ADHD.

We’re looking for someone who’s creative, resilient, and passionate about making school a safe, enjoyable, and inspiring space. If you’ve got a talent for turning challenges into triumphs and enjoy working in a supportive, team-driven environment we’d love to hear from you!

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Behaviour Support Assistant you will:

• DESIRED: Level 2/3 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools or Level 2/3 Early Years Educator
• DESIRED: Able to drive
• Ideally have prior school experience working with young people with SEND, SEMH or challenging behavioural needs.
• Be confident in behaviour management skills to de-escalate any threatening or aggressive behaviour.
• To mentor and engage with the pupils, delivering specifically designed educational packages.
• You will need to be resilient, empathetic, patient and not take things too personally.

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 Behaviour Support Assistant 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 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.

Vision for Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

If you are a Behaviour Support Assistant , apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call the Brighton Branch on 01273 952488 or email [email protected].

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