Job Description

Vision for Education are recruiting for a Behaviour Support Assistant on a part- or full-time basis for a mainstream school, in Eastbourne, to start in November 2024 dependent on requirements. Pay is from £350-£400 per week for the full-time vacancy.

Do you have a talent for building relationships and breaking down barriers? Are you looking for a new opportunity to support pupils with regulating their emotions and being able to access thier learning?

We have a part-time and a full-time Behaviour Support Assistant vacancy for a primary school in Eastbourne, supporting children to manage their behaviour and supporting them with learning.

You will be required to support in class, in small groups and on a 1:1 basis, using behaviour management skills in assisting pupils in overcoming barriers to learning.

Pupils are all aged 4-11 with some students having EHCPs for Special Educational Needs & Disabilities and/or Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs (SEMH) as well as associated needs such as Autism or ADHD.

We are looking for an individual who has a passion for creating fun and engaging ways to support pupils and help them find school a safe, positive and enjoyable place to learn!

Vision for Education are seeking an enthusiastic Behaviour Support Assistant to work at a wonderful primary school in Eastbourne. The school are looking to hire someone who is enthusiastic, positive, hard-working, flexible and a conscientious person. The successful applicant will be expected to work effectively in any part of the school to help teaching staff provide excellent support and learning opportunities for our children, supporting in class, in small groups and on a 1:1 basis. The candidate will be expected to work across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 for whole class support when needed and in intervention groups.

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
• 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.

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.

£350 to £400 per week

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Desirable to have previous relevant experience of working with children, young people or vulnerable adults

As a valued 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.

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 (phone number removed) or email (url removed).