SEN Student Support Assistant

Location: Sevenoaks

Vision for Education is recruiting caring and enthusiastic SEN Student Support Assistants to work in a specialist school in Sevenoaks supporting children and young people aged 4-19 with physical disabilities, complex medical needs and associated learning difficulties.

This is much more than a classroom role. You'll support students with their personal care, mobility, learning and independence throughout the school day and within the school's residential provision.

Your role will include:

• Supporting pupils in lessons and around school
• Personal care and intimate care
• Moving & Handling using specialist equipment
• Supporting communication and independence
• Working alongside teachers, therapists and care staff
• Helping create a safe, positive learning environment

Shift patterns

• 7:00am - 2:30pm / 3:30pm
• 8:30am - 3:30pm
• 12:30pm - 9:30pm
• 3:30pm - 10:00pm
• School finishes at 2:00pm on Fridays

We're looking for people with:

• SEN or school experience
• Care experience
• Practical Moving & Handling training completed
• Makaton (desirable)
• Autism experience
• GCSE English & Maths
• A caring, patient attitude

Please note: The school is not accessible by public transport, so applicants must have access to transport.

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 is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Have relevant experience of working with children, young people or vulnerable adults

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 (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 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.

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.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call the Kent team on 01622 584 900.

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