Bank Staff - Schools
Leeds - LS28
Part time/Flexible 08:30 – 15:30, Monday to Friday days available.
Are you a current or an aspiring Special Needs Teaching Assistant who would like the flexibility of picking your shifts and are you interested in making a difference to the lives of Children and Young People in the Leeds area? Do you thrive from supporting children with special educational needs and helping them to gain confidence and independence? Do you have experience supporting children, young people and/or adults with autism and learning disabilities? If you are answering ‘yes’ to any of the above-mentioned questions, then we would love hear from you!
£80 - £90 Per Day
Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are 6 months minimum experience working with Children, Young People and/or Adults with Autism, Learning Disabilities and Complex Needs. This is a temporary position meaning you have the opportunity to secure long-term bookings with various schools in Leeds to gain more experience in the sector and to support a wide range of different children. This position is for immediate start but can be altered depending on your availability.
The Role
As a Bank Staff member at this Special School in West Leeds, you will be supporting children on a 1:1 or 2:1 basis with their daily routine at school including activities, meal times and outdoor play. The activities carried out at school are very sensory led to help the children to enhance these skills and based on the needs of the children, sensory activities is the most effective way for them to learn. The activities carried out are things like outdoor play, music, baking, crafts etc, in which you will be required to take part in the activity alongside the children to help them to engage in the task.
The children and young people you will be supporting have autism, learning disabilities and communication barriers - depending on the needs of each pupil, some will require support with personal care. Some children are also non-verbal which means you will have access to a range of picture cards used as a key to help the children to communicate what they want. You will work alongside various staff members and teachers to support each pupil with their personalised learning plans and cater to their individual needs.
The School
The environment in which you will be working is in a Special School in West Leeds that caters for children and young people aged between 4 to 19 years of age. All pupils have an education, health and care plan to support their development and lessons are delivered with the needs of every pupil in mind to support them with reaching their long-term goals.
There are various facilities throughout the school which are designed to help the children have a structured routine and gain new experiences. There is an aromatherapy room, a soft play area and a swing room - these facilities help the children to feel calm and relaxed and it is another opportunity for staff to participate in fun, creative activities with the pupils they are supporting.
Requirements
To be considered for the Bank Staff post working in Special Schools, you will:
Be available Monday to Friday 08:30 – 15.30 for a minimum of two days per week.
Be willing to attend a one-day positive behaviour management course.
Be physically fit and energetic.
Be passionate about changing the lives of young people with Autism and Learning Disabilities.
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. We are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff. We have branches across the country, and we are part of the world-renowned education company Tes Global.
What Vision for Education offer
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 (to commence when schools re-open, 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 and safeguarding training.
Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.
How to apply
If you are an experienced or aspiring Special Needs Teaching Assistant who would like to work on a Bank Staff basis, then we want to hear from you.
Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across Vision for Education, please contact our SEND Team and ask for Liam on (phone number removed)
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