About the role
Vision for Education are recruiting for an Autism Support Assistant for a SEND specialist school in Blackpool. The role is full time (Monday to Friday) which will start in September 2024 depending on requirements and could result in a permanent contract from the setting following a qualifying period.
The role will be working as an additional support in the classroom, working with students with moderate to complex SEND and SEMH needs in small groups and 1:1 with students with Autism to support them with both life based skills, alongside a flexible curriculum in the core subjects (English and Maths).
About the school
The school is one of the main local providers for students aged 4-18 years old with generic learning needs and challenging behaviours. Each child has a care, health and education plan in place to support with their daily routine and activities planned at school which are differentiated to suit each child.
The school is also based in a great location and is very close to popular bus routes, making the school easily accessible from nearby areas such as Preston and Blackpool.
Requirements
To be considered for the role of Autism Support Assistant you will:
1. Someone who has worked with children, young people, or vulnerable adults in any capacity
2. Someone who may have experience with supporting people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
3. Someone with great patience, drive, and determination
4. Someone looking to extend and expand their skillset
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.
Salary
£400 to £450 per week
Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:
5. Recent, relevant experience working with young people or adults with Autism or SEND learning needs.
What Vision for Education offer
As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:
6. Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
7. Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
8. Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
9. Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
10. FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
11. Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
12. 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.