Behaviour Mentor Teaching Assistant

Overview

Vision for Education - Hull is urgently seeking behaviour specialist teaching assistants to work at Vision for Education - Hull's client primary schools throughout the region, supporting pupils displaying challenging behaviour.

The Role:

• Once cleared for work, you will have the option to take on longer-term roles in individual schools or choose day-to-day supply cover, which could see you working at different schools each week (within a 15-mile radius).
• Both roles require a flexible and resilient attitude.
• As a behaviour support assistant, you will work with a specific child, developing and maintaining an effective and supportive relationship, promoting emotional wellbeing and identifying triggers.
• You will provide academic support, recording progress and reporting to the teacher.

Requirements:

• Have a minimum of 6 months recent experience working with either small groups or 1:1 with pupils who may demonstrate challenging behaviour and may have Special Educational Needs.
• Be able to provide a safe and positive learning environment and de-escalate any threatening or aggressive behaviour.
• Mentor and engage with pupils, successfully delivering specifically designed educational packages.

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Vision for Education - Hull take Vision for Education - Hull's responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff Vision for Education - Hull 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, Vision for Education - Hull is an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary, and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Vision for Education offers:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by Vision for Education - Hull's 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 ensure 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.

If you are a Behaviour Support Assistant who can enthuse, motivate, and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then Vision for Education - Hull want to hear from you.