Trainee Behaviour Support Worker

Trainee Behaviour Support Worker

Location: Ashford
Salary: £90 to £120 (dependent on experience)
Job Type: Full-time / Part-time / Temporary / Permanent

About the Role:
Are you passionate about making a difference in young people’s lives? Do you want to support students in overcoming challenges and achieving their full potential? Vision for Education is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as Trainee Behaviour Support Workers to work in schools across Ashford

As a Trainee Behaviour Support Worker, you will work closely with teachers and school staff to provide tailored support to students with behavioural, emotional, and social difficulties. This is an excellent opportunity for those considering a career in education, psychology, social work, or youth work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support students with behavioural challenges in both classroom and one-to-one settings.
• Assist in implementing behaviour management strategies and de-escalation techniques.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other support staff to create an inclusive learning environment.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to help students develop positive coping mechanisms.
• Promote a safe and positive school environment for all pupils.

Requirements:

• A genuine interest in working with young people and supporting their wellbeing.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, resilience, and a positive attitude.
• Ability to work as part of a team and adapt to different school settings.
• Previous experience working with children or young people (desirable but not essential).
• A willingness to undertake training and professional development.

What We Offer:

• Full training and ongoing support to develop your skills.
• The opportunity to gain valuable experience in education and behaviour support.
• A supportive and friendly team dedicated to your professional growth.

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 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 (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

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