Vision for Education Hiring for Bank Staff – Schools Job at Leeds, England , UK Full Time

Bank Staff – Schools

Leeds, West Yorkshire

Full Time, 08:30 – 15:30 – Monday to Friday

Would you like the flexibility of picking your shifts? 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!

£70 – £80 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, 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, communication barriers and SEMH. Depending on the needs of each pupil and the school in which you are working, some will require support with personal care and/or moving and handling. You will be required to build rapport with the pupils and provide positive reinforcement to increase their confidence and self-esteem.

The School

The environment in which you will be working is in various Special Schools and Pupil Referral Units in 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.

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 willing to support pupils with personal care (if required).

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.

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 candidate 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 0113 5186321

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