Behaviour Support Assistant

Vision for Education

  • Chichester
  • £500 per week
  • Temporary
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
  • Apply easily
Behaviour Support AssistantChichester£445- £500 per 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 building strong relationships and helping young people thrive in their learning? Are you ready for a rewarding new role where you can make a real difference in pupils' lives?We’re looking for a Behaviour Support Assistant to join our team!In this exciting and varied role, you’ll support pupils both in the classroom and in smaller group or one-to-one settings. You'll play a key part in helping students manage their emotions and behaviour, using proven strategies to create a calm, positive environment where learning can flourish.Your support will empower pupils to re-engage with their education, build confidence, and enjoy their school experience.Our pupils are aged 5 to 11 and follow personalised learning plans tailored to their individual needs. Many have SEMH needs, and the schools adopt a nurturing, pupil-centred approach to both education and behaviour support.A genuine passion for helping young people thrive is essential. An interest or background in the arts, sports, or swimming would be a fantastic bonus, as these areas often serve as powerful tools for building rapport, boosting confidence, and promoting emotional wellbeing.If you’re passionate about inclusion, ready for a challenge, and committed to making a difference – we’d love to hear from you.RequirementsTo 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 EducationVision 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 offerAs 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

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